In "A Hundred Horses" by Sarah Lean, young protagonist Stella embarks on a transformative journey to Italy with her family. While there, she discovers the beauty of the Tuscan countryside and forms a special bond with a wild horse named Azzurra. As Stella navigates her family's expectations and her own dreams, she learns about courage, friendship, and the importance of following one's heart. The story beautifully intertwines themes of love for animals and the struggle for independence, all set against the stunning backdrop of Italy's rich landscapes and culture, allowing Stella to explore both the world around her and within herself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Katherine Tegen Books .

Sarah Lean grew up in Wells, Somerset but now lives in Dorset with her husband, son and dog. She has worked as a page-planner for a newspaper, a stencil-maker and a gardener, amongst various other things. She gained a first class English degree and became a primary school teacher before returning to complete an MA in Creative and Critical Writing with University of Winchester.