Books like Gabriel's Horses by Alison Hart
Set in Kentucky amid the Civil War, "Gabriel's Horses" follows 12‑year‑old Gabriel, a slave on a plantation who aspires to become a jockey. Facing a harsh horse trainer and clashes with Confederate soldiers, Gabriel must navigate the dangerous and oppressive world of wartime Kentucky to pursue his dream and protect those he loves.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alison Hart
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