Gift Horse
Betty Levin, Jos. A Smith
Hardcover
(Greenwillow Books, Oct. 31, 1996)
Matt dreams of owning a horse, but when his great-uncle sends him one, he discovers that a dream come true can sometimes turn life upside down. His parents explain that having a horse in a suburban community is filled with obstacles, but Matt is determined to keep Loki. A moving story that examines the complex emotions that govern parent-child relationships.
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