In "Chestnut" by Jennifer Li Shotz, a young girl named Annabelle forms a deep bond with a spirited bay gelding named Chestnut. Together, they navigate the challenges of growing up, including the pressures of family expectations and personal insecurities. As Annabelle faces obstacles such as bullying and self-doubt, her relationship with Chestnut becomes a source of strength and courage. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of connection with animals, leading Annabelle to learn important lessons about trust, loyalty, and believing in herself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called American Dog .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.

There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Clarion Books .

Jennifer Li Shotz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. , about the coolest war dog ever. Among other things, Jen has written about sugar addiction, stinky shoes, and sports-related concussions. A Los Angeles native, she graduated from Vassar and has an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, where she is campaigning hard to get a rescued pup. For the occasional tweet, follow her @jenshotz.