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On her family's horse ranch in California during the 1960s, eighth‑grader Abby Lovitt confronts a difficult choice: whether to let go of her beloved colt, Jack. Guided by her Christian faith, Abby navigates the challenges of ranch life, family expectations, and the deep bond she shares with the horse.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jane Smiley
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