{"product_id":"the-frightened-mare-volume-8","title":"The Frightened Mare, Volume 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour historical novellas in one volume, grouped by reading level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA terrified mare at a hot forge, a hungry man caught with two stolen loaves, a cold job nobody wants, and a full grain loft standing beside an empty one — four children learn that steadiness and mercy are chosen, not felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in richly imagined historical villages inspired by nineteenth-century Northern Europe, each novella celebrates steadiness, mercy, diligence, and generosity through engaging stories that families will enjoy reading again and again. These are quiet, thoughtful tales for young readers ready for substantial prose and characters who are trusted with real work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis volume includes four complete novellas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Frightened Mare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Thirteenth Loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Reed Bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bare Loft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for ages 8–11, these historical stories are ideal for strong independent readers in grades 3–5 and equally rewarding as family read-alouds — perfect for classical homeschool families seeking rich, character-forming historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback (5.43 × 8.5 in, 106 pages, printed and shipped) or EPUB ebook (instant digital download).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornerstone Academics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50926866399461,"sku":"9798951391551","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EPUB (ebook)","offer_id":50926866432229,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3845\/6805\/files\/TheFrightenedMare_017d2364-4972-4915-8ae9-648bdb7fbe6a.jpg?v=1785195570","url":"https:\/\/cornerstoneacademics.co\/products\/the-frightened-mare-volume-8","provider":"Cornerstone Academics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}