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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1998 · Est. 42 min read-aloud
Mrs. Mack
Written & illustrated by Patricia Polacco
A young girl finds unexpected allies in a rundown stable, transforming her fears into triumphs.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 417 ratings
40 pages· 5,459 words· Est. 42 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Patricia's excitement to learn horseback riding fades when her father takes her to a shabby stable in Dogpatch. Disappointed, she doubts she'll ever succeed there. But in this unlikely place, she meets Mrs. Mack, a gentle mentor, and Penny, a stunning chestnut mare. Together, they guide Patricia through her fears, leading to a life-changing journey. Will Patricia find the courage to embrace her dreams in the most unexpected of places? Discover how a rundown stable becomes the backdrop for a heartwarming tale of friendship and self-discovery.
From the publisher
Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that she’s finally old enough to learn to ride. But her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in Dogpatch, the rundown section of town. Patricia is sure that she’ll never learn anything in a place like that. But it’s in Dogpatch that Patricia meets two individuals–kind, patient Mrs. Mack and a glorious chestnut mare named Penny–who help her overcome her fears, and change her life forever. Powerfully written, beautifully told, and brought to life with rich watercolor illustrations, this is a story that will touch the heart of everyone who reads it.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 5,459
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- P
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 25861
Publication
- Published
- January 15, 2001
- First published
- October 26, 1998
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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