"I fly away.
But not on Dancer.
The roads are closed,
and he is too big to fit in the helicopter.
Everything happens so fast.
There's no time to say goodbye."
This story of a young girl and her love for the horse she calls Dancer is based on a true event. When our narrator first meets Dancer, she is somewhat fearful. Dancer quickly allays her fears, and the two become fast and loyal friends. They take long rides together ...
... until the week when rainfall fills the river and threatens a flood. The family is forced to evacuate, leaving Dancer alone to fend for himself. The child has no opportunity to say goodbye. She misses everything about home; mostly, she misses Dancer and wonders about his welfare.
Talking with a police officer charged with protecting animals, he explains he cannot make a horse fly. But he might know someone who can help. Ms. K. is their only hope, and she has an idea. Will she be able to do the impossible and help Dancer fly? It's a long wait, full of worry and hope. The sound of a helicopter and the sight of her beloved horse tethered to it is awe-inspiring, and a perfect ending!
Reading about such a rescue during severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest in 2021 was the inspiration to pen this tale of community and love.
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