Jockey--or else!
Fern G. Brown
His summer experiences at Lakeside Horse Farm convince Benjy he will never be a jockey; therefore, he sets more realistic goals that will still involve him with horses.
Read Time: ~2.2 hr
Hero
by S.L. Rottman (1997)
About this book
After years of abuse from his mother and neglect from his father, ninth-grader Sean Parker is headed for trouble until he is sent to do community service at a farm owned by an old man who teaches Sean that he can take control of his own life.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreHero Lead Character
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