Melody Huttinger’s Arrow the Sky Horse trilogy is a captivating blend of adventure, mystery, and magical realism set against the backdrop of the American Southwest. The series follows thirteen-year-old Meadow Shepherd, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her family relocates from Oregon to Arizona.

Book 1: Arrow the Sky Horse: The Discovery

During the move, Meadow’s father shares a legend about Arrow, a mystical silver stallion, and a Native American medicine woman’s magical amulet. Soon, Meadow begins to see visions of the stallion. While searching for her missing Arabian mare, Foxfire, she discovers an ancient cliff dwelling and the legendary amulet. Entrusted with a sacred mission to free Arrow, Meadow confronts challenges including treacherous artifact hunters, budding first love, and revelations about her family’s hidden heritage.

Book 2: Arrow the Sky Horse: The Mystery

The Shepherd family returns to the Arizona desert, where Meadow faces the difficulties of being the new girl in school and unsettling anonymous threats. Arrow has vanished, and Meadow’s quest to find him leads her to the Superstition Mountains and the fabled Lost Dutchman mine. As she navigates dangers from those seeking the Indian Medicine Chest, Meadow grapples with the weight of her ancestral legacy.

Book 3: Arrow the Sky Horse: The Legacy

Back in Brighton for the summer, Meadow hopes to reconnect with Arrow. However, her father’s secrets, persistent villains, and the arrival of affluent East Coast guests complicate matters. A Hollywood director recruits Meadow and Foxfire for stunt work, taking them to California. Upon returning, she learns Arrow has gone wild, and she’s tasked with bringing him back. In the process, Meadow uncovers startling truths about her heritage and embraces her true purpose.

Drawing from her own experiences growing up with horses, Huttinger infuses the series with authentic equestrian details and a deep appreciation for the bond between humans and horses. The trilogy offers readers aged 9–14 a rich tapestry of adventure, cultural heritage, and the magic of self-discovery.