Sometimes the quietest hearts hold the strongest courage.

Sarah Hansen never wanted to stand out. At Cedar Cross Ranch, her best friends Maddie and Lina sparkle with confidence while Sarah feels like a shadow-quiet, overlooked, and unsure where she belongs.

When horse assignments are announced, Maddie gets a sleek champion, Lina gets a golden beauty... and Sarah gets Wilbur, a scruffy old gelding who seems as plain as she feels. But as the week unfolds-with talent shows, trail rides, and a storm that tests every camper's bravery-Sarah discovers a secret about Wilbur that changes everything.

Can a girl who feels invisible learn that God sees her heart-and that true worth isn't about winning badges or applause?

The Heart of the Herd is the first book in the Cedar Cross Ranch series-a faith-filled adventure for girls aged 8-13 who love horses, friendship, and stories that shine with hope.

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