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After the death of her father, Jan and her mother grapple with grief and limited finances. When Jan’s horse needs an expensive operation, she reluctantly seeks and secures the money from an elderly woman she has become friends with, highlighting themes of family, friendship, and resilience.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: C. S. Adler
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