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Calvino (Spain 1570s) - Horse Diaries #14

Southern Spain, 1570s
Calvino is a dapple-gray Andalusian stallion. He grew up driving cattle in the mountains, but soon he catches the eye of King Philip II’s horse master. Now Calvino and his young rider, Rico, must learn the complicated moves of doma clásica riding. Calvino doesn’t understand the use of this prancing—until he and Rico are chosen to represent the king in a deadly bullfight that will put all his skills to the test. Here is Calvino’s story . . . in his own words.

Author	Whitney Sanderson
Product Code	LB1648
Ages	9-12
Length	160 pages
Publisher	Random House
Format	Softcover, Black & White