Ruepp, Krista

Charlie becomes friends with Mr. Grimm through her love for his horse, and the two of them share a secret that even wise Old Fig doesn't know.

Anna's horse, Prince, runs away one day; but with her wise Grandmother's help, they find the Prince and help her learn to trust again.

Charlie and her new friend Mona ride their horses out to a sand bar, but when a sudden sea fog comes up they try to make their way back to the island, fearing the ghost stories they've been told might be true.

Nine-year-old Charlie and her horse befriend a boy and his pony, who have just moved to the island where she lives but are homesick for Iceland.

Charlie becomes friends with Mr. Grimm through her love for his horse, and the two of them share a secret that even wise Old Fig doesn't know.

Charlie and her new friend Mona ride their horses out to a sand bar, but when a sudden sea fog comes up they try to make their way back to the island, fearing the ghost stories they've been told might be true.

Anna is excited that the time has finally come for her to train her four-year-old horse, Prince, to accept her as a rider.

Although her father assures her that the herd takes care of its members and her grandmother reminds her of mountain spirits' watchfulness, Anna worries while her pony is in the summer pasture.