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Already beloved by horse lovers all over the world, the tales of the Phantom Stallion are as captivating and thrilling as the Wild West itself.
This wildly popular series continues with more adventures of Samantha and her mysterious mustang known as the Phantom.
A mustang racing competition brings Sam and her friend Jake together–but will it ruin her friendship with her wild horse?
This wildly popular and beloved series continues as a mustang racing competition brings Sam and her friend Jake together. But will it ruin her friendship with Phantom?
Overhead, two wild geese split off from a ragged vee of birds winging south.
As their flock flew on, the pair turned back, swooping low enough that Samantha Forster heard the silken rush of feathers and saw the glitter of dark eyes studying her.
A dome of blue sky arched over River Bend Ranch. Underfoot, a few shoots of grass ventured through dirt dark from melting snow.
There was a moment of silence from the squadron of construction workers hammering as fast as they could to rebuild the barn while the sunny weather lasted. With permission from Dad, they'd arrived just as the sun was rising. Since six A.M., this was the first time they'd quit pounding.
In the quiet, Sam could hear the La Charla River dashing under the bridge, gurgling over rocks frosted with morning ice.
Northern Nevada was still making up its mind about springtime, but Sam knew it had arrived.
"Samantha, did you hear me?" Dad's stern voice made it clear he knew she hadn't.
"Sorry, what?" Sam felt as if she'd come plummeting back down to earth.
Dad and Brynna sat on their horses, ready to ride out. For a minute, she'd forgotten all about them.
"Honey," Dad said, "that's just what I'm talking about."
What was just what he'd been talking about? Sam tried not to look guilty.
She stared up past Strawberry's roan legs, past Dad's faded jeans, and met his eyes.
"You've got permission to walk the buckskin and to ride Ace. That's it. Don't take it into your head to give Popcorn a try."
"I wasn't --"
Dad held out a hand to keep her from interrupting and Sam wondered how he'd turned into a mind reader. She'd heard Brynna, her new stepmother, talking about getting a rider up on Popcorn pretty soon. Sam wanted to be the first this spring, but she hadn't uttered a word about it to anyone.
"I've seen you eyeing him, Sam. You're not up to it yet." Dad's words stung, even though she knew it was true. "I want to be sure you're clear about this before I go. You're forbidden to mount him unless someone is watching over you. Spring fever can be a dangerous thing."
"I get it," Sam said. For a second, Dad looked like he might mention her tone. Again. But Brynna spoke up.
"She understands, Wyatt," Brynna said.
"Okay," Dad said. He relaxed in the saddle and Strawberry's ears pricked forward, sensing they were about to go. "We're gonna check out the graze in the spring pasture and decide when to move the cattle. We'll probably be a couple hours."
He and Brynna rode out at a trot. Within seconds, their laughter flowed back to Sam. They probably weren't laughing about her, but Dad's criticism still hurt.
You're not up to it yet. She'd only been back on the ranch for about nine months. And she had taken her share of spills. But why did Dad have to rub it in?
She'd find a way to show him she wasn't the worst rider in northern Nevada. But how?
The sudden thunder of nearby hooves made Sam turn back toward the ten-acre pasture.
Nike, red mane streaming as he paced along the fence, had spotted the halter in her hand. He stopped and tossed his head, attracting the attention of other horses. Tank, the big bald-faced bay, joined Nike. Soon Amigo and Buff jostled each other in excitement.
Behind her, Ace and Sweetheart created a commotion inside the round pen. The high-sided corral had been their home since an earthquake destroyed the old portion of the barn and their attached corrals.
The horses had adapted to the pen, but they missed the open view they'd had of the ranch. Now they spent their days peeking between the fence rails.
The two horses had snorted a greeting when Sam had passed by on her way to the damaged tack room to get Dark Sunshine's halter. They'd been patient when she'd walked by without stopping for them. But now that it looked like she might be leaving with another horse, they neighed in protest.
"It's okay, boy," she called to Ace, letting him know he wasn't forgotten.
The long minutes Ace had been trapped in the fallen barn had reminded Sam how much she loved her little bay mustang.
"Jen will be here soon and then I'll get you out of there." In the bad weather, most ranch work had been done from a pickup truck instead of on horseback. These were working horses and their vacation had left them full of energy.
In the pasture, Buff lifted his furry brown body into a half rear. The others shifted to give him space, but their ears remained pricked forward and their eyes watched Sam.
"You'd think I had a bucket of oats instead of a halter," Sam told Blaze.
The Border collie pranced beside her, tail waving, mouth open, as he escorted her to the pasture.
Popcorn finished rolling in the mud, heaved himself to his feet, and shook. His white coat was wet and smeared with brown. He'd noticed he was missing something and trotted to join the others by the fence.
Only one horse hung back.
Dark Sunshine ignored the saddle horses' excitement and stared toward the Calico Mountains. She turned one ear to catch Sam's boot steps, but her head stayed high, her attention focused.
"The only horse on the place who isn't fascinated," Sam told Blaze, "is the one I need to catch."
Blaze panted sympathetically.
"Get back," Sam ordered the other horses, but they didn't.
She jiggled the latch on the gate, then waved her hand.
Phantom Stallion #10: Red Feather Filly. Copyright © by Terri Farley. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.Anonymous
Posted February 14, 2008
Red-Feathered Filly is one of my favorite books in the series. I enjoyed it because it focuses of Sam and Jake's friendship.I just love it that they are friendly enemies yet they trust each other. Jake really shows another side, as other reviewers have said, and he learns more about his heritage. For me, a girl who dreams about riding a horse, this series really puts me on the saddle with Sam as she has her numerous adventures. Terri Farley is an amazing writer. This book gets two thumbs up from me!
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Posted July 1, 2012
An amazing book! It really tells alot more about jake. It is
defeinetly a must read.
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Posted April 10, 2011
this book from the seiries is great just like all the other ones love it!!!!
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Posted March 18, 2007
I thought this book was superb! it really got into Jake's Native American heratige and why its so important to value what backround you come from. I thought it was cool how they planned to get Star Shower(is that a cool name or what?) tamed and get her to trust Jake and Sam even though she was hurt by a horse breaker. I think this book showed a different side to Jake than just his quiet, shy self. It showed that he really cares for horses and how good he is with them once he earnes their trust.Sam should take lessons from him!just kidding.lol.anyway, this book was great and i love all the horses and characters!!
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Posted July 4, 2006
This is book is my favorite. It is by far my favorite book in the series. This book has quite a bit of conflict and humor between Sam and Jake. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Posted February 1, 2013
Except i tamed my wild mustang alone and he is still a stallion i have a bpnd with him that no one will ever figure out how it happened for the phantoms sake i dont even know how it happened but i undrstan that he thinks of s as equeals excuse my spellin
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Posted December 9, 2012
Havent read it yet but ive read all of the other books and i LOVE them
Anonymous
Posted April 17, 2012
Must read
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Posted April 5, 2012
Its because..... i think if u say something inappropriate which i didny theylock u out. And servaljimp.... u kniw how i was boulderstar right? And how his spirit lives on in me? Well.... his spirit and mine both think we should give you something for being my mentor. And we both think i should give you a blue lobster necklace like mine. Will you accept it? Its alrightif you dont because you think wearpint necklaces is weird. It is just that i love my blue lobster necklave..... as mich as...... i love you. <3(that is a texting heart.l)
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Posted January 15, 2012
Thx we really need u here
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Posted July 14, 2006
I loved this book you know with my daddys help i tamed a wild mustang her name is fancy she is the the best horse i have ever owned and we have this bond that no one else has with her and its amazeing!!
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Posted May 20, 2006
I could not stand this one. It was hard to follow and extremely boring. They didn't even mention why linc got the buffalo. over half the book was following a horse that is wild. Ugh!!
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Posted February 13, 2006
i love this book! it is THE best book ever. ive read it about five times. i think sam and jake have to get together by the of the series. i have all the PS books and im gonna keep on buying them. i almost cried wen sam and jake werent togather by the end of this book(well not reely but still!)
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Posted September 30, 2005
Red Feather Filly is absolutely my favorite Phantom Stallion book! If Sam and Jake get together that might be okay...Just as long as it doesn't take up the whole entire rest of the series with just mushy stuff about them. Star Shower just seems so cool...I can just see her trying to get Jake's hair like it says she does!
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Posted November 8, 2005
Horse Girl 188, I agree with you! I think that there should be another series just like this one, but by a different author. Wouldn't that be cool? I like a girl and a mare, instead of a girl and a stallion. But the girl didn't have to live on a ranch or have a stepmother or live with her Gram. I think that would be so cool! Maybe I'll do that. (Thinking...) Yeah, maybe I will! Thanks!
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Posted July 15, 2005
This was a very good book! I loved how Terri related things to Indian traditions. I definetly think this story showed Jake's true passion for horses. I do have a question though. I heard that in the Wildest Heart, there's a new baby. Is that true? And is it a horse baby or a person baby?
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Posted June 10, 2005
I really liked this one! Star Shower is such a pretty name! You see Jake in a whole new light in this book, and he acts like, I don't know, different around Sam. I think he likes her. I think Sam likes him too, b/c in the end she stares after him even after he's long gone.
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Posted August 13, 2005
This was a great book, I think. I just wanted to say something. Does anybody think that after the Phantom Stallion ends, another series similar to that should begin? I do! Please, someone if you're writing a review, please answer my question.
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Posted June 27, 2005
I really loved this book. Most horse series are always English and have english terms. Everyone thinks Jake and Sam need to get together. They'd be great but, it is more fun to read with sarcastic bickering and Jake worring, instead of lovey doving stuff. But if Jake had to get a gilrfriend, I'd rather it be Sam, not another girl. I think they should just keep flirting, besides would Wyatt let them get together?
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Posted July 7, 2004
This is definitley a must read! I loved it and it was all about Jake and Sam! It really shows a whole new sidse to Jake. Terri Farley did a excellent job on this book.
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Overview
Already beloved by horse lovers all over the world, the tales of the Phantom Stallion are as captivating and thrilling as the Wild West itself.
This wildly popular series continues with more adventures of Samantha and her mysterious mustang known as the Phantom.
A mustang racing competition brings Sam and her friend Jake together–but will it ruin her friendship with her wild horse?
This wildly ...