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Full of heart and humor, this coming-of-age tale centers on a boy's search for love and identity in the face of longing, abandonment, and uncertainty.

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Full of heart and humor, this coming-of-age tale is no small thing — the tale of a boy's search for love and identity in the face of longing, abandonment, and uncertainty.

When twelve-year-old Nathaniel and his two sisters discover an ad in the paper for a free pony, they can hardly believe their luck. But what will their mother say? Mom's been having a hard time ever since Dad walked out on them four years ago. But caring for a pony might keep Nat and his older sister, Cid, from bickering, and it would mean so much to eight-year-old Queenie. It takes some serious persuasion — and a promise to use Nat's paper route money for the pony's keep — but Mom finally relents.

And so begins a year of self-discovery, as Nat struggles to deal with his father's absence; look out for his younger sister, who is different; and recover from having his heart broken by a rich, pretty girl from school. Life is not always easy, but Nat knows that Smokey, his very own pony, will be waiting for him at the end of each day. Or will he?

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cree3, September 20, 2009 (view all comments by cree3)
It's not often that I come upon a book that I enjoy as much as my twelve year old daughter does. This book was a rare exception! The writing style is very accessible and makes for a quick read that leaves the reader wanting more.
As a forty-something I appreciated the cultural nuances of this coming of age tale set in the seventies. My daughter enjoyed the relationships between Smokey, the pony and the three children.
The characters are all so likable. It's easy to root for them throughout the triumph and heartache of the story.

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nancylittlebuddy, February 7, 2007 (view all comments by nancylittlebuddy)
I don't want to sound sappy but I almost cried when Queenie fell off Smokey during the dog attack. I thought she was going to be seriously hurt! Besides her collarbone and her cut lip, she seemed okay. I love how the book ended but I don't want to give anything away!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780763624224
Publisher:
Candlewick Press (MA)
Location:
Cambridge, Mass.
Author:
Ghent, Natale
Subject:
Canada
Subject:
Horses
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Family - Siblings
Subject:
Brothers and sisters
Subject:
Poverty
Subject:
Single-parent families
Subject:
Ponies
Subject:
Family - Single Parent & Non-traditional
Subject:
Ontario
Subject:
Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings
Edition Number:
1st U.S. ed.
Edition Description:
Us
Series Volume:
fasc. 668
Publication Date:
April 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Elementary and junior high
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
7.80x5.28x.96 in. .84 lbs.
Age Level:
10-14

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