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One Unhappy Horse

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By C. S. Adler
Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
One Unhappy Horse
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Here is a moving intergenerational story, set in Arizona, about the friendship that develops between twelveyearold Jan and Mattie, an elderly resident of a nearby assistedliving facility. Jans beloved horse, Dove, needs surgery on one of his legs, but moneys been extremely tight since Dad died, and Mom may not be able to afford the operation. The situation seems hopelessuntil Mattie offers to help with a loan. But what will Matties daughter think of her generous offer to a girl she just met?

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35072 words35,072 words
160 pages160 pages
Lexile 650LLexile 650L
Grade 5 to 7Grade 5 to 7
Age 10-12Age 10-12
Published 2001Published 2001

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Book ISBN:

9780618049127

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