The Midnight Colt
The Midnight Colt by Glenn Balch, published by HarperCollins in August 2004, is a juvenile fiction book that spans 224 pages. This story follows Ben Darby, a boy from an Idaho ranch, who sees potential in a high-strung racehorse named Peck o’ Trouble. With the help of his uncle Wes, Ben secures a loan to purchase the anxious horse, but he faces the challenge of training Peck, who may need to learn how to walk again before he can race.
Readers will find an engaging narrative centered on themes of animals and adventure as Ben navigates the complexities of training a racehorse that is afraid to compete. With only one summer to prepare Peck for a race and to repay his loan, the story unfolds with a sense of urgency and determination. The book captures the bond between boy and horse, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of their journey together.
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Would you buy a horse
Peck o’ Trouble?
Peck o’ Trouble is a high-strung race horse that won’t settle down. Ben Darby is a boy from an Idaho ranch who sees some good in Peck and convinces his uncle Wes to loan him enough money to purchase the anxious horse. The trouble is Peck may have to learn how to walk again before he’s ready to run, and Ben only has one summer to train him, race him, and resell him.
With a race horse that’s afraid to race and a loan he can’t afford to pay back — guess you could say Ben Darby is in a peck o’ trouble.
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