Vicki and the Black Horse

This heartwarming chapter book follows Vicki, a young girl devoted to her father's beautiful black horse, Pat. When Vicki finds a neglected Shetland pony, a deep friendship blossoms between the two equines. However, after Vicki sells the pony, Pat falls into a deep depression, refusing to eat and becoming dangerously listless. Vicki realizes she must find a way to get the pony back to save Pat's life. The story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, empathy, and perseverance, offering a poignant look at the emotional bonds animals share and a child's determination to right a wrong. It's suitable for children aged 4-11, with younger readers enjoying it as a read-aloud and older children reading independently.

"Oh Pat," cries Vicki, pressing her face against the black horse. "What have I done to you?" Her once beautiful thoroughbred is thin and listless. He won't eat—and all because he misses his pony friend. Vicki sold the pony, but now she's got to get him back—or the black horse will die!