The second story in the Horse Gone Silent trilogy! Sweet Emma Sterling is living a storybook life filled by horses, friends, and her loving parents, Julia and Chase. Then, without warning, young Emma's heart is shattered when her father returns home from military duty a completely changed person. Emma's youthful innocence and her family's future are threatened as her mother desperately attempts to save them from a viscous emotional struggle that may destroy them all. A nasty, throwaway mare named Ophelia, and a mother's deep faith are the Sterling family's only chance to overcome a battle for their lives that they never saw coming. In this follow-up to the acclaimed "Horse Gone Silent", Ledyard has written a powerful, coming of age horse story where faith and nature play their mysterious roles perfectly in a young girl's struggle to overcome adversity. Horse and animal lovers be ready to have your heart captured-you will love "Sycamore Whispers"! "Such a beautiful, honest story." Norman J Riddell "Thank you for a very wonderful and heartfelt story." Amazon review "A heartwarming, inspiring, beautiful story about a young girl, her horse and a difficult family situation. It offers a message of patience, hope and love for us all." Amazon review Additional Titles by the Author The Pony That Wouldn't Whinny A children's book based on Horse Gone Silent, beautifully illustrated by Australian artist Jennifer Horn. Color Me Real Coloring Books A very unique line of coloring books unlike anything you have ever seen, sourced from photography from a horseman's journeys.