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In the Heart of a Mustang Kindle Edition

by M.J. Evans (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (165)

"In the Heart of a Mustang is one of the finest books ever written for teens and preteens." — Literary Classics

Hunter was told that his father was a brave soldier and virtuous man. Someone that Hunter needed to emulate. The only problem is that the whole story was a lie, all of it. The truth is that his father has spent the entirety of Hunter’s life in jail, paying his sorry debt to society. Angry and hurt, Hunter gets into some serious trouble and is sent to Promise Ranch, a home for troubled teenage boys.

A wild mustang mare and her herd are rescued from certain starvation by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In a sandy corral at Promise Ranch, Hunter and the mare meet. It takes a weathered, old cowboy to bring them together—a mentor for one, a trainer for the other. The bond that forms between boy and horse becomes one that saves the lives of both.

2016 Literary Classics Gold Medalist

2016 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Medalist

2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Silver Medalist

2017 Equus Film Festival Gold Medalist

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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    369 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    November 17, 2017
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  9. ISBN-13
    978-0996661713
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When Hunter, the young male protagonist of In the Heart of a Mustang by M.J. Evans, learns that his father is neither dead nor a noble hero, his world collapses. His mother had lied to him all those years, and his father is nothing but a useless alcoholic with a violent streak that made him spend some years in prison. Hunter decides that he should not disappoint his mother. After all, she always wanted him to become just like his father. Hunter starts a downward spiral and eventually ends up on a ranch for troubled boys. Initially, he wants nothing to do with the people and the horses. After all, cars are better than horses. But then he meets a female mustang from a recently rounded up herd. The mustang and Hunter are both in need of trust, love, friendship, and time - especially after Hunter receives some additional shocking news that turns his life upside down once more.

I picked up In the Heart of a Mustang by M.J. Evans because I have just started working in a place that has some horses and felt like reading a story involving horses (as the place here also uses animals for therapy purposes). I ended up enjoying the story very much as the characters, their issues, and behaviors were rather believable, i.e. close to how things could play out in real life (though I doubt the taming of an absolutely wild horse would really happen within such a short time - I had issues with being allowed to touch a "normal" horse's hair for seven weeks!). I liked how there were different side characters, too, and how each of them played an important role when it came to moving the plot on another step. It also helped that the writing flowed smoothly and was very well done. It was a joy to read!

From the Author

I was inspired to write this book after working for several years with PATH, Intl. the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. While working for this organization, that certifies riding instructors to work with disabled and handicapped children and adults, I was also impressed by the healing power horse exert over at-risk youth. I am also fascinated with the plight of the wild mustang bands (herds) in the western U.S. "In the Heart of a Mustang" is the result of my research in these two areas.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077L68XJQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dancing Horse Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 17, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0996661713
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,843,355 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (165)

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I am a graduate of Oregon State University and a lifelong equestrian. I am also a former teacher at the secondary school level. My husband, Tom, and I have 5 wonderful children and live in Colorado with our three horses and two standard poodles. I have always loved writing and using my imagination to create stories and characters. Many of my books are about horses...from the non-fiction equestrian trail guide books titled "Riding Colorado", "Riding Colorado II" and "Riding Colorado III" to my fantasy stories. The Mist Trilogy which is about the noble and great horses that become unicorns in the after-life is comprised of "Behind the Mist", "Mists of Darkness" and "The Rising Mist". I am also the proud recipient of the first place award in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards for my allegory of the revolutionary war titled "North Mystic".

I have known and loved many noble and great horses in my life so I also decided to start a blog about them. You can learn about famous and loved horses at www.themisttrilogy.blogspot.com. I love riding on trails in the beautiful Colorado mountains and competing in Dressage. So, if I am not sitting at my computer writing a new story, you can find me sitting in a saddle!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
165 global ratings

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Customers find this book heartwarming and well-written, with one review describing it as a fast-paced story of redemption about a boy and a horse. Moreover, the book features well-developed characters and mixed with good life lessons, making it a must-read.
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18 customers mention content, 17 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable, with several noting it contains good life lessons. One customer describes it as an outstanding young adult novel.
...The main character is appealing and his problems real and believable. It is a good book for families and for those who love the great open spaces.Read more
...I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Thank you for caring for the mustangs. Margie D'AltonRead more
This was a very fun read; I love horses so I was so hooked into this bookRead more
I loved reading this book! I love how the author captured the horse human connection, between the young boy and his mustang....Read more
9 customers mention story, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the heartwarming story of a boy and his horse, with one customer describing it as a fast-paced tale of redemption and another noting its themes of faults and forgiveness.
I loved this book and its heartwarming story!...Read more
...And on top of that, it’s a solid story I think any young teen will love.Read more
...The story was powerful and covered themes such as forgiveness and redemption very effectively. As always, her writing was beautiful....Read more
In the Heart of a Mustang is the heartwarming story of a boy that acts out on his anger and finds himself in trouble....Read more
6 customers mention writing quality, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting its rich textures of prose description.
This well-written book is a page-turner!...Read more
...Absolutely brilliant writing! SO, SO, SO recommended!Read more
...As always, her writing was beautiful....Read more
...It is well written, and I would read more by this author....Read more
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Customers appreciate the character development in the book.
This well-written book is a page-turner! The characters are well developed, especially Hunter who as a teen boy has reality hit him smack dab in the...Read more
...The main character is appealing and his problems real and believable. It is a good book for families and for those who love the great open spaces.Read more
...It's refreshing to read something with high moral values and upstanding characters who have to deal with real-life difficult problems, but overcome...Read more
...The author made each character come to life...I rooted for Hunter, Julius, Shorty and Melody as well as the staff at the ranch, then cried,...Read more
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Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning it made them cry, while another describes it as horses heart to heart.
Best book I've read in a long time. Made me cry, laugh and smile. Anyone who loves horses, anyone who has had trauma in their life....Read more
...The book had some heart warming parts and some parts that just broke my heart, mixed with some good life lessons. I would recommend this book.Read more
You'll want a box of tissues but it's so worth the tears!...Read more
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Struggles of teenage trauma being treated by learning love and compassion.
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Struggles of teenage trauma being treated by learning love and compassion.
The book is riveting. I couldn't put it down. It is a quick read and full of laughter, love, heartache and survival. The bond between boy and Mustang melts your heart. Highly recommended for teens facing struggles and anyone needing an uplifting story. I will be waiting for the movie to come out. Please make this a movie.
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  • tonytiger7
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fast-Paced Story of Redemption
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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    This is the story of how a troubled young man quells his demons and learns forgiveness through the training of a wild mustang. It has a touching message for young people by showing how one’s attitude about circumstances influences one’s path in life, either for positive or negative outcomes.

    As a horse lover, I found the training and equestrian scenes authentic. A lot of introspection takes place around the main character, Hunter, but it doesn’t detract from the plot and gives the reader a better understanding of his motivations. There are unexpected twists and turns that make the reading fast, enjoyable, and believable. It is well written, and I would read more by this author.

    I think horse lovers, young readers, and adults, would find this book a good read.
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  • TRP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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    The story of a troubled boy who goes through a healing process by befriending a mustang, this is a feel-good novel that tells a familiar story, but does so well. The main character is appealing and his problems real and believable. It is a good book for families and for those who love the great open spaces.
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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars May be a young teen's favorite book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023
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    I’d read about horses being good for teens with problems, both mental disabilities and behavioral problems. This book provided the details I needed to understand why this is the case. It also provided a great deal of information about the step-by-step process involved in training, not “breaking” a horse, which I found fascinating. And on top of that, it’s a solid story I think any young teen will love.
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  • Two Beagles' Mama
    4.0 out of 5 stars Evans next book and I really enjoyed it. As with her Mist books
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015
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    I was looking forward to M.J. Evans next book and I really enjoyed it. As with her Mist books, Ms. Evans takes you on a heart touching story of a boy and a horse. If your life has been touched by horses there are so many things you will relate to in this story. From the loving bond that forms between human and horse to the feeling of accomplishment and pride in having gained the trust of such a wonderful creature! If you have never had the personal opportunity to fall in love with a horse, you will be able to experience that through this story. Ms. Evans writings always have some great life lessons included and In the Heart of a Mustang certainly delivers several. A great read for all ages in my opinion!!
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  • K P
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Bond Between Horse and Human is Unbreakable
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
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    This well-written book is a page-turner! The characters are well developed, especially Hunter who as a teen boy has reality hit him smack dab in the face causing a chain-reaction of events that lead him to a home in the desert for troubled boys. There, he is withdrawn and angry. That is, until a little dun mare, who was rounded up with other wild horses by the Bureau of Land Management, chooses Hunter to be her friend. As their relationship grows into one of trust and loyalty, calamities occur that require both Hunter and the mustang to be there for each other if they're going to have any chance for survival.
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  • paigetaylorevans
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Young Adult Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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    Man, this book was intense! This is the fifth fiction book MJ Evans has written, and was clearly it written for a slightly older audience than her previous fantasy adventures—young adult rather than middle grade. The story was powerful and covered themes such as forgiveness and redemption very effectively. As always, her writing was beautiful.

    Along with being an author, Evans is an avid equestrian and she expertly included this passion of hers in the book. There was fascinating detail about the wild horses of the American West and how to train them. You don’t have to be a horse person to love the book, but if you are, Evans' inclusion of these details is an extra bonus.
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  • Susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Horses Heal
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
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    In the Heart of a Mustang is the heartwarming story of a boy that acts out on his anger and finds himself in trouble. Important life lessons are learned while training a wild mustang at a boys ranch and through his love of this horse and the patience and guidance of the adults in his life, he learns to forgive others and himself and find his place in the world. I highly recommend this book for horse enthusiasts of all ages, but especially for young readers.
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  • RoseKay55
    5.0 out of 5 stars You'll want a box of tissues but it's so worth the tears!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021
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    When I can't find adequate words to express how good a book is, then I know I've read a masterpiece. In the Heart of a Mustang touched me on so many levels I'm truly at a loss for description. The author made each character come to life...I rooted for Hunter, Julius, Shorty and Melody as well as the staff at the ranch, then cried, especially for Hunter and Melody...and Sally! Absolutely brilliant writing! SO, SO, SO recommended!
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  • Valerie Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful story from MJ Evans
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2022
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    It is not difficult to understand how this book won so many awards. It is absolutely lovely and so well written. This is the second book I have read by this author and I can say - she is not afraid to tackle the difficult aspects of the human condition in her stories and is quick to show us the healing powers that animals can have on us when we open our hearts to them. "In the heart of a mustang" shows us a young lad in terrible pain, dealing with grief and confusion about his parents relationship. One thing leads to another, and his life gets worse and worse. It is not until he hits rock bottom that he opens his heart to a friendship with a beautiful dun mare. The rest unfolds with wonder.
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  • Lesley K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down
    Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2025
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this warm, heartfelt book, as I have enjoyed a number of this author’s books about horses! If you love horses, I highly recommend her books.
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  • Jesse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 24, 2023
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    "In the Heart of a Mustang" is a breathtaking tale that delves deep into the soul of both a wild mustang and the troubled young woman determined to save him. The author's evocative prose beautifully captures the untamed spirit of the majestic creature and weaves a powerful narrative of healing, redemption, and the unbreakable bond between human and horse. With every turn of the page, readers are transported to the rugged landscapes of the American West and reminded of the profound magic that exists within the heart of nature's most extraordinary beings.
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  • Mrs Angela M Brooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grand daughter's present
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2017
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