Some silences are louder than words. Some friendships are deeper than wounds.

Twelve-year-old Wren Harper hasn't spoken in seventy-three days, not since the morning she found her mother unresponsive. Now she's been sent to live with a grandmother she barely knows, on a rain-soaked orchard she doesn't want to call home.

Then Wren discovers a starving, injured Appaloosa mare trapped in a ravine. She names the horse Talowa, a silent creature as wary and wounded as she is. As Wren secretly nurses Talowa back to health, an unspoken bond forms. But when a stranger appears asking questions about a missing horse, Wren must decide just how far she'll go to protect the only soul who truly understands her.

Where the Orchard Ends is a quiet, emotionally rich middle grade novel about grief, resilience, and the healing power of animal friendship.

Perfect for readers who loved Because of Winn-Dixie, Pax, and The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

A heartfelt story exploring:

Selective mutism and emotional trauma
Intergenerational family bonds
Rural life and the magic of horses
Grief, empathy, and self-reliance
Finding your voice when the world goes quiet

Ideal for readers ages 9–14 and a moving choice for classrooms, libraries, and book clubs.

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