About This Book
Chancey of the Maury River tells the heartwarming story of Chancey, an albino Appaloosa horse, who is abandoned and then adopted by a young girl named Claire. Both Chancey and Claire have their own challenges, and they form a deep, mutually supportive bond. As Chancey's eyesight begins to fail, their relationship evolves, and they discover a new purpose as a therapeutic team. This chapter book explores themes of belonging, resilience, empathy, and overcoming adversity, making it suitable for children aged 4-11 who enjoy animal stories and tales of friendship.
After being abandoned, Chancey, an albino Appaloosa horse, finds a new home with Claire who needs him as much as he needs her, but as his eyesight deteriorates, he and Claire start anew as a therapeutic team. 20,000 first printing.
abandonment
illness
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Chancey feel when he is abandoned? How does he feel when he finds a new home with Claire?
2
What challenges does Chancey face when his eyesight gets worse? How does Claire help him?
3
How do Chancey and Claire help each other throughout the story?
4
What does it mean to be a 'therapeutic team'? How do they help other people?
5
Have you ever felt different or faced a big challenge? How did you overcome it, or how did others help you?
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