Kate Calloway's one wish is to finally have a friend. Always struggling to find the right words, the socially awkward bookworm can't forget the magical day years ago when a carriage horse spoke to her and made her feel special. So when she unexpectedly sees him on a poster for summer camp, she's determined to persuade her parents to let her pack her bags and take the reins.

Arriving full of excitement and stumbling upon a stable of talking horses, Kate can't wait to tell her parents the names of her playmates... while cleverly hiding that they're not actually human. But when the affectionate animals can't help her bond with the other kids or avoid a super-mean girl, it's up to the shy youngster to figure out by herself how to fit in.

Can Kate learn to brave her fears and find love and acceptance?

Kate and the Horses is a heartwarming middle grade coming-of-age book. If you like quirky characters, relatable dilemmas, and enchanting stories, then you'll adore Wendy Ledger's emotional tale.