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When a powerful tornado devastates their small rural town, a young boy is left isolated, caring for two horses: one on the brink of death and another severely injured. Faced with the harsh truths of nature and mortality, he must navigate the challenges of animal care and personal fear. Through this struggle, the story explores themes of resilience, responsibility, and the enduring bond between humans and animals in the face of catastrophe.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Meindert DeJong
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