Gail R. (abigailsdaughter) reviewed on + 201 more book reviews
Set in the early 1900s in the Oregon cattle ranching area, Chris experiences the death of his alcoholic, abusive father, his mother's platonic remarriage to his father's inadvertent killer, and a new relationship to his new, much more likeable stepfather. Along with this comes the taming of a nearly wild black pony that Chris has set his heart on. A good children's historical novel, about 5th grade reading level, that both boys and girls will enjoy.