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Vicki’s once magnificent thoroughbred black horse has become thin, listless, and refuses to eat. The cause is startlingly simple: the horse misses its pony friend, whom Vicki had sold. Determined to save her equine companion, Vicki embarks on a heartfelt mission to bring the pony back into the horse’s life, hoping to restore the horse’s health and happiness.
Through loving care, friendship, and perseverance, Vicki’s story underscores the deep connections between humans and animals, the impact of companionship on animal well‑being, and the possibility of redemption and healing.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sam Savitt
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