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Name: The Red Pony
Rating: 3 (5 reviews)
Author: John Steinbeck

Set on a family ranch in the American West, John Steinbeck’s "The Red Pony" follows ten‑year‑old Jody as he navigates the simple yet profound lessons of responsibility, loss, and mortality. The arrival of a red pony serves as a catalyst, guiding Jody through the complexities of growing up and the harsh truths of the natural world.

First publish date: 1937

Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age

Authors: John Steinbeck

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