it Seems Ken Can't Do Anything Right. He Loses Saddle Blankets And Breaks Reins䳨en Comes The Worst News Yet: A Report Card So Bad That He Has To Repeat A Grade. How Can You Tame The Dreamy Mind Of A Boy Who Stares Out Of The Window Instead Of Taking An Exam? Enter Flicka, The Chestnut Filly With A Wild Spirit. Over The Course Of One Magical Summer, Both Will Learn The Meaning Of Responsibility, Courage, And, Ultimately, Friendship.
children's Literature
when A Story Endures And Remains In Print For More Than Sixty Years, It Has To Be Exceptional. Such Is The Case With This Book About The Mclaughan Family. Rob And His Wife, Nell, Have Two Sons, Howard And Ten-year-old Ken, Who Is The Main Focus Of The Novel. Ken Is The Problem Child Who Always Seems To Be In Some Sort Of Predicament. A Very Bad Report Card That Means Repeating A Grade Next Fall Is The Worst Trouble Of All. Nell Persuades Her Husband That Giving Ken The Total Care Of A Horse Will Teach Him Responsibility And Help Him Mature. When Ken Chooses The High-spirited Filly, Flicka, Everyone Is Sure This Will Lead To More Difficulties Or Even Disaster. But As The Summer Progresses, Ken And His Dad Learn More About Life And Each Other. This Is That Rare Book That Can Be Enjoyed On More Than One Level, As It Is Not Just About Horses Or Coming Of Age But A Marvelous Love Story As Well. A Whole New Group Of Youngsters And Adults Will Now Be Able To Savor This Beautifully Written Tale.
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Classics
Publisher : HarperFestival
Author : O'hara, Mary
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2005-08-02
Number Of Pages : 352
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0060845953
ISBN-13 : 9780060845957
Item weight : 0.45 lb
Dimensions : 0.7 in x 5.1 in x 7.5 in
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