Shoalie's Crow - by Karen Donley-Hayes (Paperback)

About the Book

A fatal accident at an equestrian event leads to the reincarnation of a newborn foal who tries desperately to communicate her circumstances to anyone who will listen, but a crow is the only being who speaks her non-horsemanlike language.

Book Synopsis

A horrific fatal accident during an equestrian jumping event leads to the reincarnation of a newborn foal who discovers the only being who speaks her non-horsemanlike language is, of all things, a crow. Together, Shoalie and her crow-friend struggle to unravel their intertwined mysteries of past and present lives that are quickly and scarily leading toward another horrific fatal accident.

Review Quotes

Introspective, creative, and captivating.

-ReaderViews Kids (5-starred review)

Beautifully imagined and beautifully written-this book is wildly original and sensationally good."

Lee Child, international #1 and New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher thriller series

Shoalie's Crow by Karen Donley-Hayes is unlike anything I've ever read; an extraordinary blend of fantasy and reality that grabbed me from the first page and held me captive until the very end. This insightful and deeply moving story combined with Donley-Hayes's gorgeous prose is a real treat to read. I loved this book!"

Karen Dionne, author of the #1 international bestseller The Marsh King's Daughter and The Wicked Sister

Praise for FALLING OFF HORSES

A moving, horse-loving memoir that will speak even to non-riders.

KIRKUS REVIEWS (a starred review)

A tender story of an unforgettable friendship bound by love and passion for horses, Karen Donley-Hayes's beautifully written memoir is sure to move anyone who reads it.

Anne Clermont, author of Learning to Fall, the 2020 General Horse Fiction Winner at the Equus Film and Arts Festival