The Phantom Stallion

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The Phantom Stallion series is a novel series by American Terri Farley. It is written for young adult readers.

First published in 2002 and published by Avon Books, a division of Harper Collins Publishers, the Phantom Stallion series has captivated the hearts and imaginations of young readers all over the world. The main character is a girl named Sam Forster who shares a unique bond with a wild horse called the Phantom. Having spent two years away from her family's Nevada ranch to recover from a riding accident, Samantha returns home to find that things are never easy where horses are concerned.

Each book has a new equine character as its focus and Samantha and her friends battle horse thieves, wildcats and more to keep their horses safe.

The Nevada backdrop provides a great setting for this unique series. The author, Terri Farley, has a knack for bringing the reader into that setting.

There are 24 books in this series with the last book, Run Away Home, due out in November 2006.