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Name: Chang's paper pony
Author: Eleanor Coerr

In San Francisco during the 1850's gold rush, Chang, the son of Chinese immigrants, wants a pony but cannot afford one until his friend Big Pete finds a solution.

First publish date: 1988

Authors: Eleanor Coerr

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