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A gentle, working horse, once respected for his strength, now faces the quiet of retirement. Feeling lost, he sets out to find a new role that keeps him busy and beloved. As he explores this new chapter, young readers learn how purpose can be found at any age, and how perseverance and compassion can transform loneliness into companionship.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marguerite Henry
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