"My Heart at Pasture" by Bill Wallace follows the journey of a young boy named Caleb who struggles with the loss of his beloved horse, Clydesdale. As Caleb learns to cope with grief, he finds solace in the companionship of a new friend, a spirited foal named Buddy. Together, they navigate the challenges of growing up, healing, and finding new purpose. The story beautifully explores themes of friendship, loss, and the bond between humans and animals, ultimately leading Caleb to discover that love and memories can keep one's heart alive, even in the face of sorrow. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 214 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Holiday House .

Bill Wallace grew up in Oklahoma. Along with riding their horses, he and his friends enjoyed campouts and fishing trips. Toasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories to scare one another, and catching fish was always fun. One of the most memorable trips took place on the far side of Lake Lawtonka, at the base of Mt. Scott. He and his best friend, Gary, spent the day shooting shad with bow and arrows, cutting bank poles, and getting ready to go when their dads got home from work. Although there was no "monster" in Lake Lawtonka, one night there was a "sneak attack" by a rather large catfish tail. Checking the bank poles was not nearly as fun or "free" after that point, but it was the inspiration for this story. Bill Wallace has won nineteen children's state awards and been awarded the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award for Children's Literature from the Oklahoma Center for the Book.