Horse Diaries #12: Luna - Horse Diaries

Marc Notes: The Netherlands, 1855: Luna is a black Friesian mare, with a small white crescent-moon marking on her forehead, living a quiet life on a farm - until the circus comes to town! She bonds with a girl named May, who dreams of starring in the show, just like her older sister. Together, they just might be able to shine. Here is Luna's story ... in her own words. Biographical Note: Catherine Hapka has written more than 150 books for children and young adults --many about horses, including several in the Saddle Club and Pine Hollow series. A lifelong horse lover, she rides several times aper week and appreciates horses of all breeds. She lives on a small farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania." Contributor Bio:  Hapka, Catherine Catherine Hapka is the author of many books for children of all ages. She is too tall to ride ponies, though her mare, Gerri, still looks like one. Catherine takes riding lessons twice a week and lives on a farm with Gerri, three goats, a small flock of chickens, and too many cats. Contributor Bio:  Sanderson, Ruth Author of many books for children, Shirley Climo has explored international variations of the Cinderella myth in her popular and carefully researched books The Irish Cinderlad, illustrated by Loretta Krupinski, The Korean Cinderella, and The Egyptian Cinderella, both illustrated by Ruth Heller. Ms. Climo lives in Los Altos, CA. Ruth Sanderson is the author and illustrator of such beautiful children's books as The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Enchanted Wood, and Papa Gatto. She lives in Ware, MA.