Books like San Domingo, the medicine hat stallion by Marguerite Henry
Set against the backdrop of pre‑Civil War Wyoming, the story follows a teenage boy whose life is torn when his father, driven by an urgent need, trades the boy’s beloved horse to a Pony Express rider. The young protagonist must navigate a frontier world where loyalties, hard choices, and the bond with his horse shape his journey. Through this experience, readers see how family decisions and the rugged American West influence personal growth and resilience.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marguerite Henry
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