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Phantom Stallion #10
Red Feather Filly
Already beloved by horse lovers all over the world, the tales of the Phantom Stallion are as captivating and thrilling as the Wild West itself. This wildly popular series continues with more adventures of Samantha and her mysterious mustang known as the Phantom. A mustang racing competition brings Sam and her friend Jake together–but will it ruin her friendship with her wild horse?
208 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2004
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About the author
Terri Farley
128 books414 followersTerri Farley is the best-selling author of books about the contemporary and historic West. Her PHANTOM STALLION series has sold over 2 million books world-wide and it relaunches with new art & content in March 2023.
Terri's most recent non-fiction book Wild at Heart: Mustangs and the Young People Fighting to
Save Them (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is a Junior Library Guild selection; winner of the
Sterling North Heritage award for Excellence in Children's Literature.
Terri's only contemporary fantasy is SEVEN TEARS INTO THE SEA.
Terri is an advocate for the West's wild horses and for young people helping to make their voices heard.
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Terri's most recent non-fiction book Wild at Heart: Mustangs and the Young People Fighting to
Save Them (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is a Junior Library Guild selection; winner of the
Sterling North Heritage award for Excellence in Children's Literature.
Terri's only contemporary fantasy is SEVEN TEARS INTO THE SEA.
Terri is an advocate for the West's wild horses and for young people helping to make their voices heard.
https://www.facebook.com/PhantomStall...
https://twitter.com/Terri_Farley
https://www.instagram.com/terrifarley/
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August 4, 2025
My word! I read this so much faster than I expected, and enjoyed every little bit of it.
Since Jake isn't the main character, I can't expect him to be one of the main focus' of the book. But he took up a big part of the story, which I couldn't be happier about. He's really maturing, and get this, every time that he hurt Sam's feelings even a bit, he apologized!
And Sam really is maturing too. She was angry at Jake at times, but the way she stayed in control of herself and cowgirled-up (that's not a word, I know) was really inspiring. Sometimes it's harder to control your mouth than any out of control animal. :)
My favorite parts:
🐎 Jake and Ryan stare down in the kitchen doorway
🐎 Jen's comment to Slocum at the bonfire
🐎 Jake saying sorry to Sam by the lake
🐎 "Manhood Initiation"
🐎 Jake being sleep deprived
🐎 Sam helping Jen in the race
🐎 The ending :)
Since Jake isn't the main character, I can't expect him to be one of the main focus' of the book. But he took up a big part of the story, which I couldn't be happier about. He's really maturing, and get this, every time that he hurt Sam's feelings even a bit, he apologized!
And Sam really is maturing too. She was angry at Jake at times, but the way she stayed in control of herself and cowgirled-up (that's not a word, I know) was really inspiring. Sometimes it's harder to control your mouth than any out of control animal. :)
My favorite parts:
🐎 Jake and Ryan stare down in the kitchen doorway
🐎 Jen's comment to Slocum at the bonfire
🐎 Jake saying sorry to Sam by the lake
🐎 "Manhood Initiation"
🐎 Jake being sleep deprived
🐎 Sam helping Jen in the race
🐎 The ending :)
July 29, 2024
The race isn't even the most intriguing part of this book. That would be the manhood initiation rite that Jake embarks on - catching and riding a pinto filly. I love when this series focuses on wild horses and the skill and respect it takes to earn their trust, and this book really delivers in that regard. I love Star and hope to see her more in later books.
December 1, 2025
I think this book is standing as my current favorite of the series, next to The Renegade!
This book genuinely feels like a turning point in the characters' maturity, and not only because it is a point of plot through Jake. Sam's maturity feels palpable in this book, in the way she stands up for herself when she feels like Jake is being unfair, in the way she stands her ground when challenged on things that matter to her, and in the way she handles her own frustrations, all while still keeping true to her character.
Jake himself maturing is a very pleasant part of this book as well, getting in touch with his heritage and apologizing when he recognizes he's being unfair. His apology scene was genuinely emotional for me, it was written so well.
I actually like that the race itself takes a bit of a backseat, but that we still get to experience it without feeling like it's rushing at the end. It still feels exciting!
I'd say my only main gripe is that I feel like the book's blurb gives away a climax point of the story that doesn't get revealed until over halfway through the book. I understand they probably needed to tie the Phantom into each blurb of the series, but I think it would have been more exciting and interesting for his involvement in the new horse to be more of a surprise, since it isn't part of the main ongoing plot of the book, if that makes sense.
I'm excited to see this new horse become part of the main horses of this series!
This book genuinely feels like a turning point in the characters' maturity, and not only because it is a point of plot through Jake. Sam's maturity feels palpable in this book, in the way she stands up for herself when she feels like Jake is being unfair, in the way she stands her ground when challenged on things that matter to her, and in the way she handles her own frustrations, all while still keeping true to her character.
Jake himself maturing is a very pleasant part of this book as well, getting in touch with his heritage and apologizing when he recognizes he's being unfair. His apology scene was genuinely emotional for me, it was written so well.
I actually like that the race itself takes a bit of a backseat, but that we still get to experience it without feeling like it's rushing at the end. It still feels exciting!
I'd say my only main gripe is that I feel like the book's blurb gives away a climax point of the story that doesn't get revealed until over halfway through the book. I understand they probably needed to tie the Phantom into each blurb of the series, but I think it would have been more exciting and interesting for his involvement in the new horse to be more of a surprise, since it isn't part of the main ongoing plot of the book, if that makes sense.
I'm excited to see this new horse become part of the main horses of this series!
September 22, 2020
My rating system
5- Gush/Absolutely Loved
4- Low Love/High Like
3- Like
2- Meh
1- Dislike/Hate
If it is a .5 star I round up
5 Stars
This was one of my favorite series from my childhood, although I only read books 1-6,8-10 due to the fact that the local libraries didn't have them and the book stores didn't have them in stock whenever I went to them. So I am re-reading the books that I have read and reading for the first time the books I missed out on.
As Samantha and her friends prepare for a charity horse race, they're very excited. Sam is riding Ace, and her race partner, Jake, plans to rope and train a wild pinto filly.
But the wild pinto has other plans. When the filly escapes and runs off with the Phantom, Sam is torn. If she helps Jake, she's taking the filly away from the Phantom. Will she betray her friend or her wild horse?
5- Gush/Absolutely Loved
4- Low Love/High Like
3- Like
2- Meh
1- Dislike/Hate
If it is a .5 star I round up
5 Stars
This was one of my favorite series from my childhood, although I only read books 1-6,8-10 due to the fact that the local libraries didn't have them and the book stores didn't have them in stock whenever I went to them. So I am re-reading the books that I have read and reading for the first time the books I missed out on.
As Samantha and her friends prepare for a charity horse race, they're very excited. Sam is riding Ace, and her race partner, Jake, plans to rope and train a wild pinto filly.
But the wild pinto has other plans. When the filly escapes and runs off with the Phantom, Sam is torn. If she helps Jake, she's taking the filly away from the Phantom. Will she betray her friend or her wild horse?
September 15, 2024
3.75 stars
A few books ago it was Sam and Jen on an adventure. This is Sam and Jake. I have to admit I like seeing Jake humbled a bit. I know he means well and does care about Sam but he doesn’t show it well most of the time.
A few books ago it was Sam and Jen on an adventure. This is Sam and Jake. I have to admit I like seeing Jake humbled a bit. I know he means well and does care about Sam but he doesn’t show it well most of the time.
May 6, 2018
An average teen series.
October 15, 2021
It would've been five stars but I'm getting so sick of Jake's character because he is so annoying. I don't think I've ever hated a character this much! At least they work it out in the end.
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August 4, 2023
This was another of the Phantom Stallion books that I didn't really remember, but I enjoyed rediscovering it. As the synopsis states, a race brings Sam and Jake together and I enjoyed reading about them working as a team despite occasional conflicts. I also liked seeing Jake getting closer to his grandfather. Even when they didn't understand each other, it was clear that his grandfather just wants to make sure his grandsons are capable young men who can take care of themselves, and also wants to help them understand and embrace their heritage.
Content Advisory:
Link Slocum is rude to people, as usual, and once again has a money-making scheme that puts animals in danger. (No serious harm comes to any of the animals in this book.)
Two teen boys stare each other down (it's hinted that maybe there's some bad feelings between them because one boy is rich and doesn't have to work while the other is a hard worker who lives on a ranch), but the adults in the room keep the situation under control and nothing happens.
This is one of the books where we pick up on the little hints of attraction between Jake and Sam (mainly just getting embarrassed around each other for minor things, and Sam noticing Jake's muscles and handsome eyes once), but as always, it's mild, age-appropriate, and they still mainly act like squabbling brother and sister.
There's some talk of Native American spiritual beliefs, like how, if a hawk drops a feather, it's a blessing from above. But this talk doesn't go into great depths.
Sam mentions the Bible when thinking of how her grandmother told her that some of the books of the Bible tell the same stories from the perspectives of their different writers.
Content Advisory:
Link Slocum is rude to people, as usual, and once again has a money-making scheme that puts animals in danger. (No serious harm comes to any of the animals in this book.)
Two teen boys stare each other down (it's hinted that maybe there's some bad feelings between them because one boy is rich and doesn't have to work while the other is a hard worker who lives on a ranch), but the adults in the room keep the situation under control and nothing happens.
This is one of the books where we pick up on the little hints of attraction between Jake and Sam (mainly just getting embarrassed around each other for minor things, and Sam noticing Jake's muscles and handsome eyes once), but as always, it's mild, age-appropriate, and they still mainly act like squabbling brother and sister.
There's some talk of Native American spiritual beliefs, like how, if a hawk drops a feather, it's a blessing from above. But this talk doesn't go into great depths.
Sam mentions the Bible when thinking of how her grandmother told her that some of the books of the Bible tell the same stories from the perspectives of their different writers.
July 10, 2016
I'm not sure how much longer I can last with the series. I am curious about Dark Sunshine's foal although I doubt she'll be foaling by the end of Book 11. How long has she been pregnant? Since Book 3, is it now?
In the meantime, we have to get through schoolyard shenanigans and neighbor problems. Oh, and a horse race billed as "The Super Bowl of Horsemanship." Isn't "Super Bowl" copyrighted?
And then there's the problem of the Native American character doing his manhood initiation thing, which in this case consists of taming a wild filly during Spring Break. Let the puns begin.
In the meantime, we have to get through schoolyard shenanigans and neighbor problems. Oh, and a horse race billed as "The Super Bowl of Horsemanship." Isn't "Super Bowl" copyrighted?
And then there's the problem of the Native American character doing his manhood initiation thing, which in this case consists of taming a wild filly during Spring Break. Let the puns begin.
June 4, 2015
Red Feather Filly by Terri Farley centers around Sam Forster and Jake Ely training for a local charity race, but as it nears, Sam has to make a choice between her friend and her horse. This book is probably one of my favorites in the series because of the interactions between Sam and Jake. It's very exciting and leaves you wanting more.
December 22, 2012
This is actually the first Phantom Stallion I ever read. I friend had given it to me as a birthday present.
I remember reading it, and falling in love with the characters and the writing.
And thus began my love for this series.
As always, Terri did a wonderful job with this book.
I remember reading it, and falling in love with the characters and the writing.
And thus began my love for this series.
As always, Terri did a wonderful job with this book.
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January 16, 2008one of my favriotes (i can't spell the word!)
April 22, 2008
This one is really good. This time it's about teamwork. Her best friend, Jake Ely, must rope and train a wild paint horse named Star Shower. This is really good.
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June 16, 2008Good to pass time. Can be interesting/exciting-but def. for horse freaks!
February 9, 2009
Amazing book!!!!!!!!!! training a horse isn`t easy
July 1, 2009
Awesome!
September 25, 2010
See the first book in the series for a full review.
April 19, 2014
it was awesome and thrilling.
April 5, 2015
Awesome book
November 30, 2014
A great series for the young horse-lover! I read the whole series as a kid and each book keeps you interested and racing for the next!
January 14, 2016
My 8 year old daughter and I read this book out loud together and I was surprised by how much I liked it. It made me want to go back to the first book in the series to read the back story.
February 18, 2016
This is my favorite book out of the series. It's wonderful. I love it!
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