{"product_id":"sofia-and-sundance-9781393109921","title":"Sofia and Sundance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeing reunited with Sundance should feel like a happy ending. Instead, it tests trust in ways Sofia never expected.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen an accident shakes Sundance's confidence, Sofia is forced to confront what trust really means. Rebuilding it with her horse takes patience, humility, and courage-but trust proves fragile elsewhere, too. Friendships grow complicated, standing up for herself feels risky, and at home, unspoken fears and half-truths leave Sofia wondering how much honesty is safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSofia's world shifts again when a letter tied to her estranged father arrives, raising questions she's never dared to ask. Afraid of what the truth might cost, Sofia keeps the letter to herself, torn between protecting the life she's worked so hard to build and uncovering a past that still has the power to hurt her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs trust is tested with her horse, her friends, and her family, Sofia must decide who is worthy of her trust-and who she can become when she trusts herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSofia and Sundance\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about trust, boundaries, and the courage it takes to grow into yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHolt-Haslam, Laura:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMulti-award-winning author and lifelong horse enthusiast, Laura Holt-Haslam, writes realistic middle grade fiction that inspires readers of all ages. While horses feature prominently, the heart of her writing revolves around the human characters as they navigate life in less-than-perfect families, learn how to make \u003cem\u003eand be\u003c\/em\u003e friends, overcome challenges that stand in the way of their dreams, and discover the healing power of love and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura is passionate about sharing her love of horses through art, writing, and hands-on learning. For over thirty-five years, she has taught basic horsemanship and mentored hundreds of children and teens, encouraging them not only to become more confident equestrians, but more compassionate people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura is the mother of two young adult children. She lives in Southern Maine with her husband, two adorably naughty cats, and the friendliest dog you'll ever meet. She and her daughter share ownership of Max, a 27-year-old palomino miniature horse who loves to jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Laura and her books, and Max and his friends at https: \/\/lauraholthaslam.com\/.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laura Holt-Haslam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057899729170,"sku":"9781393109921","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a486a895-8586-4774-a014-5e965a35057d.jpg?v=1772015381","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sofia-and-sundance-9781393109921","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}