Polonius the Pit Pony
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2018

Polonius the Pit Pony

By Richard O'Neill, Feronia Parker-Thomas

A pit pony escapes the mines, seeking freedom and a chance to repay his new family.

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Polonius, a pit pony, escapes the coal mines and finds solace with a family of Travelers. Embracing newfound freedom, he yearns to repay their kindness. When an opportunity arises, Polonius must use his wits and courage to prove his worth and save the day. Can he rise to the challenge and honor the values of independence and hard work? This tale, inspired by true events, explores the spirit of adventure and the bonds of chosen family.

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When Polonius the pit pony escapes from the coal mine he’s worked in all his life, he joins a family of Travelers. Although he enjoys the freedom and the fresh air that their lifestyle offers, he wishes he could give something back to the family in return. When the chance arrives for him to do something to help, he rises to the challenge, and uses his intelligence and skills to save the day. Based on true events and retold by a master of the oral tradition, this story bears witness to the Traveler values of independence, initiative, courage and hard work.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–9
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about hard workBooks about courageBooks about horsesBooks about helping othersBooks about social themes
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Book details

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Published
October 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781786281869

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