Moonstone Promise

Diamond Spirit #2

by Karen Wood

The second book in the adventurous Diamond Spirit trilogy. Jess's friend Luke goes bush with the brumbies to find out who he is and where he belongs.

Description
Jess untied something from around her neck and held it out to Luke. 'Take my moonstone. They're supposed to give you beautiful dreams.'
It was a pale oval-shaped stone, hung on a thin leather strap.
'Promise me you'll come back,' she whispered.
'I'll see you again, Jess,' Luke said. 'Promise.'
After a harsh childhood spent in foster care, Luke finally feels at home on Harry's farm, working with horses. When Harry dies and Luke has a bitter falling-out with the people around him, he does a runner, leaving everything behind. He takes off to the gulf country in search of brumbies and finds himself camped by a river with three Aboriginal elders.
Can a mob of wild brumbies and three wise men help Luke discover who he is and where he belongs?

Genres: Horses, Animals

276 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

Karen Wood is the author of the five Diamond Spirit books. She has an Arts degree majoring in communications and a diploma in horticulture. She has syndicated a gardening column in several newspapers throughout Australia, has published feature articles in various magazines and has published photographs in bushwalking guides. She is married with two children, a few horses, some dogs, chooks and a very cute rabbit. She lives on a small acreage on the Central Coast, New South Wales, where she spends as much time as possible with kids and horses or at her laptop, dreaming up a new book.

Reviews

[Katelynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, just like no. 1, Moonstone promise captured my inner wild-heart and took me to Outback Australia to be with the brumbies!

[Lisa Arnold · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is more of a tall tale, great adventure story but not as believable as the first one in the series. I did still enjoy it but the chances of a sixteen year old boy outriding experienced competitors at a camp draft, let alone being able to ride without presenting id and having parental consent are pretty slim. Loved the descriptions of the Australian outback and the brumbies, enjoyed the meeting of the dogs and the lady from the art gallery but could have done without the barb wire trap and putting the mare down with a pocket knife just yuck.

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this novel and how it was in Luke's view. Wasn't as good as the first book though.

[Jem · Rating 5 out of 5]

jwedoiudouid2ieuw <3

[Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diamond Spirit Series are a must read!

[Kelly Gleeson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another tear jerker of a start. I loved the fact that the same characters are mentioned - but this time it is a different characters story.

Definitely more a teen reading than an older primary school child though

[Christine Bongers · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is bringing back the dusty horse smells of my youth. Gritty and tough-minded enough to appeal to early teens.

[Jess Howe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Katrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great aussie outback read!

[Issaaabella savill · Rating 5 out of 5]

sweet,able to be related to, wickedly funny.

[Gabrielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE IT!! :D

[Joanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book about horse love, adventure and also sorrow. I recommended this book.

[Lilian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good, I really don't like the cover though.

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never experienced being near a brumby but because of this book I discovered how wonderful they truly are. This is a great second book of the series "Diamond Spirit."

[Hannah Johnston]

I love horse books that have romance so this book is amazing

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the series worth a read