<DIV>With its driving narrative and compelling illustrations, <i>Stealaway</i> is an exciting read for fans of horse stories, ghost stories, and the moody mysteries of the bleak Scottish highlands.<BR><BR>Nicky moves to Scotland, where her mother, a horse trainer, will work for Mr. Robson, a wealthy American who has just purchased his family's ancestral estate, Bloodybow Castle. True to its name, the castle has a terrible past. Hundreds of years ago, border raiders stole a priceless stallion, starting a feud that led to the death of a young boy. Nicky and her new friend Jed, the son of the American owner, find that strange events are taking place. And Stealaway, Mr. Robson's new stallion, is threatened in a ghostly attack. Can Nicky and Jed put the ghosts of the past to rest to ensure a safe future for Bloodybow Castle and its stable?</div>