Mrs. Mack
Author | : Patricia Polacco |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 41 |
Release | : 2001-01-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780698118874 |
ISBN-13 | : 0698118871 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that she's finally old enough to learn to ride. But her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in Dogpatch, the rundown section of town. Patricia is sure that she'll never learn anything in a place like that. But it's in Dogpatch that Patricia meets two individuals--kind, patient Mrs. Mack and a glorious chestnut mare named Penny--who help her overcome her fears, and change her life forever. Powerfully written, beautifully told, and brought to life with rich watercolor illustrations, this is a story that will touch the heart of everyone who reads it.