
Written by Whitney Sanderson · Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
Part of the Horse Diaries series
A mare and a boy seek gold, face loss, and ride for the Pony Express.
In 1850 California, Penny, a spirited palomino mare, and Jesse, a determined boy, embark on a quest for gold. Their fortunes rise and fall, leading them to the grueling life of the Pony Express. Can Penny's adventurous spirit and Jesse's resilience overcome the challenges of the Wild West? Discover their journey of hope, loss, and courage in this captivating tale of history and adventure.
For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Penny, a blue-eyed palomino paint mare who grows up in the Wild West of California during the Gold Rush! CALIFORNIA, 1850. Penny is a blue-eyed palomino paint mare with a taste for adventure! She and a boy named Jesse search for gold in the hills of Northern California. After striking it rich and then losing everything, Jesse and Penny join the Pony Express. The job is a tough one, but Penny loves a challenge! Here is Penny’s story . . . in her own words. Love horses and history? Don’t miss the stories of Elska, Bell’s Star, Calvino, Lily, and more in the Horse Diaries series!
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