If you love adventure and mystery, and I know many of you do, you are going to love Hoofbeats of Danger. Set in 1860, this book tells the story of the Pony Express. Annie Dawson's family is in charge of one of the stations along the Express. They take care of the horses and riders along the express route, and also serve as a place stop along the way for covered wagons and stage coaches traveling along the Oregon Trail.
First and foremost, Hoofbeats of Dangerous is a great story! I couldn't put it down! Annie's favorite pony, Magpie, has gone loco and it looks like she'll have to be shot. Annie is courageous and does whatever she can to help Magpie - but in the meantime it looks as if someone is trying to get her Dad fired!
In the back of the book there is a great article giving more information about the Pony Express and the way of life in 1860, so even though the story is make-believe, it all could have happened.
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