Wild Horse Summer
Wild Horse Summer by Neva Andrews is a children’s book published by iUniverse in December 2000. This edition, written in English and spanning 120 pages, follows ten-year-old Josephine Barkley as she navigates life on a small farm during the Great Depression. Jo dreams of having a pony to take to the fair and embarks on various schemes with her friend Bobby to make that dream a reality.
Readers will find Jo’s adventures filled with determination and challenges as she chases a wild horse, raises a runt pig for trade, and attempts to catch gophers for money. However, her plans take a turn when her mother falls ill, forcing Jo to confront the importance of family over her desire for a pony. The story explores themes of animals, farm life, and social dynamics, providing a glimpse into the lifestyle of the time while highlighting the values of friendship and responsibility.
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To ten-year-old Josephine Barkley, life on a small farm would be perfect even during the Great Depression if only she had a pony to take to the fair.
With the help of her friend, Bobby, Jo tries several schemes to get a pony. They chase a wild horse, but it gets away. They raise a runt pig to trade for a pony, but it is killed by a pack of dogs. They catch gophers, but their penny-a-tail bounty will never buy a horse.
When Grandpa offers Jo a summer job to earn one of his ponies, she thinks her problem is solved. But Mom comes down with pneumonia and Jo faces a decision? Is family more important than her pony?
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