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3.51 of 5 stars
When Robyn Panek is summoned by her ailing uncle Pal to operate his pony ring for one final season on his Massachusetts farm, her years away form ... read full description

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Feb 18, 2010
Sue rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Simply wonderful. It's made extra-special for me because the author is local to western MA, and sets this story in Ware, referencing a lot of actual places and lore. Also, because I'm half Polish, I appreciate the stories she writes that incoporate Polish-American life, which this one does especially well.
Nov 17, 2010
Leanne rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I would have liked this book better if at times it hadn't felt like the author was writing for children. Some of the descriptions felt somewhat condescending. I think the author should expect more out of her readers. Overall, it was okay. An enjoyable, light read.
Aug 06, 2011
Margaret added it
I loved this book! Robyn seemed like a real person and I loved her relationship with the ponies. And Pal & Victory reminded me of relatives of mine. The plot had some good twists & turns and I thought the ending was very touching.
Jan 14, 2009
Angela rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This has to have the best ending I have ever read in a book! This is the first book I have read from this Polish author and will read more.
Jun 01, 2010
Susan marked it as to-read
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Aug 13, 2009
Jenny rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I liked this book, there were a few twists that kept it interesting.
Jun 29, 2008
Kelly rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I like Shea. Her books never disappoint me. This is about second chances. We all know the story well, but Shea writes sweetly.
Dec 11, 2009
Tara rated it: 2 of 5 stars
This was ok...but I didn't enjoy it as much as Becoming Finola. I had a hard time getting through it.
Oct 01, 2007
Amanda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Another great one filled with scenes of beautiful New England.
Feb 11, 2012
Marydenise rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 07, 2012
Susan rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 03, 2012
Rochelle added it
Dec 15, 2011
Jeff rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 10, 2011
Gwen (Badgwendel) rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Dec 09, 2011
Kristina rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 19, 2011
Laura marked it as to-read
Oct 16, 2011
Candi rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 09, 2011
Lauren rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Aug 13, 2011
cindi rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jul 05, 2011
Lauren added it
Mar 19, 2011
Marty rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 30, 2011
Sherry Lynn marked it as to-read
Jan 30, 2011
Naomi rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 26, 2011
Joan 2 marked it as to-read
Jan 25, 2011
Laurie rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Oct 25, 2010
Beth rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 10, 2010
B.D. rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 29, 2010
Emma rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jun 30, 2010
Sally rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jun 14, 2010
Jill marked it as to-read