CENTAUR RISING By: Jane Yolen

CENTAUR RISING  By: Jane Yolen

Arianne thinks she sees a shooting star land in the fields surrounding her family's horse farm. Then she hears a whinny from one of the horses. About a year later the horse gives birth to a baby centaur. Her brother Robbie loves the centaur right from the start. Robbie was born with a birth defect caused by an experimental drug. He and Kai become instant friends, Robbie reads to Kai and they play games together. But how will they keep him a secret from everyone. They really don't want Kai to become a freak show. A fabulous read, I am sure all children will love. Ages 8-12  Henry Holt and Company  $15.99