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Jodie, a twelve‑year‑old girl suffering from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is unable to ride her beloved pony, Monarch. When the two of them are alone at their remote Australian home, a devastating fire threatens to engulf everything they love. The story centers on Jodie’s courage, the bonds she shares with her horse, and the looming danger that tests their resilience.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Colin Thiele
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