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Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance
Having reread Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath this year, I had a clear memory of Steinbeck’s power to tell a story both in action and in feeling. And then I read The Red Pony. Wow. Can I say that I think Red Pony may be an even better book than Grapes? Hard to believe, I know, but true, I think. A 1001 CBYMRBYGU.

Jody is given a colt but his father requires Jody to take very good care of the horse. The horse becomes sick, despite Jody's care.

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Loved it but was disappointed in the ending.
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