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Bea and the New Deal Horse


Published: 2023

Great for age 7-10 years

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In "Bea and the New Deal Horse" by L.M. Elliott, set during the Great Depression, young Beatrice "Bea" loves horses and dreams of becoming a jockey. When her father loses his job, Bea's family struggles to make ends meet. Bea finds hope and companionship in a broken-down horse named Scout, who once belonged to her neighbor. As Bea works to train Scout and overcome obstacles, she learns valuable lessons about resilience, friendship, and the importance of believing in oneself. This heartwarming story captures the spirit of determination and the bond between a girl and her horse against a backdrop of hardship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

This book was published in 2023 by HarperCollins .

L. M. Elliott works as a senior writer for the Washingtonian magazine. Under a War-Torn Sky was inspired by her father's experiences in World War II, and his stories of the courage and self-sacrifice of the French Resistance.