Beauty

Written by Bill Wallace

A stormy night forces a boy to make a heart-wrenching choice about his beloved horse.

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192 pages· 660L

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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Luke, struggling with his parents' divorce and a move to his grandfather's farm, finds solace in an unexpected friendship with an old horse named Beauty. As they bond, Luke shares his deepest fears and dreams. But when a fierce storm sets Beauty free into danger, Luke must confront a life-altering decision. Can he save his cherished companion, or will he lose the one source of joy he's found? Discover the power of friendship and courage in the face of adversity.

From the publisher

A Horse Named Beauty She was an old horse, but she still had a lot of life in her. And she was the best friend Luke needed after the pain of his parents’ divorce and the move to Oklahoma to live with his difficult grandfather. Luke could have had a younger horse, one better able to keep up with a boy’s adventures. But it was Beauty that Luke loved. He found himself sharing his hopes, dreams, and fears with the old horse. With Beauty, Luke was finally able to enjoy life again. Until one night, in a wild storm, Beauty escapes from the corral into a terrible trap, and Luke is faced with the most difficult decision he’s ever had to make.

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