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Sharon Leigh

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Sharon Leigh is a lifelong equestrian and nature enthusiast who has spent years following the wild pony herds of the American coast. With a background in community health education, Sharon crafts stories that celebrate the delicate balance between wildlife and the human spirit. Her writing is deeply influenced by the rugged beauty of the Atlantic shoreline and the rich oral traditions of coastal communities. When she isn't writing about the salt marshes, Sharon can be found at work as a nurse caring for the people in small rural communities. Tides is her debut novel, born from a passion for the legendary ponies of Assateague. She lives in Delaware with her family and cats.

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Tides

Tides

  • Literary Fiction
  • Child Books
  • Historical Fiction

On the windswept shores of Assateague Island, a spirited yearling named Liberty is about to discover that her future is written in the sand of the past. Born into a world of salt marshes and crashing Atlantic waves, Liberty is restless and eager to forge her own path. But the island is a place of ancient rhythms and hidden dangers. Through the oral histories of the elders—tales of a legendary Spanish shipwreck and the resilient ancestors who survived it—Liberty begins to understand the true weight of her heritage. Guided by the wisdom of the mare Laurie and the steady leadership of the stallion Titan, she learns that independence is nothing without the safety net of family. When a devastating hurricane threatens to wash away everything she knows, Liberty must stop running from her legacy and start leading. Can she summon the courage of those who galloped before her to save the herd? Or will the rising tides claim the wild spirit of the island? Tides is a moving saga of resilience and belonging, perfect for readers who cherish the bond between nature and the stories that define us.

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