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Little Vic

by Doris Gates · 1951 · 160 pages

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A young man's courageous struggle to qualify as jockey of the horse he loves. "Children and young adults who love horses will be deeply moved and many who are not especially horse-minded will be captivated by Pony's courage & adventures."—New York Times

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Genre
historical fiction
Themes
animalshorses
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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