Kids you will love this Sunshine State book by Alison Hart. This historical fiction book published by Peachtree Publishers, copyright 2007, is about a little boy named Gabriel. He works on a farm with his parents caring for Thoroughbred racehorses. If you are age 9 to 12, or someone will read with you, then this amazing story of courage and inspiration is for you!
It takes place during the Civil War, and although his father is a free man, Gabriel and his mother are slaves. Gabriel enjoys working with the horses until one day his father enlists in the colored army and a new horse trainer is hired. Gabriel becomes upset because the new trainer is not treating the horses with respect. Gabriel strives to protect the horses from the new trainer and from the dangers of the Confederate raiders who steal horses from farms to replace their old horses.
Run, don't walk, to your nearest library to find out if Gabriel's father returns from war and if Gabriel is able to work with the horses and is eventually set free.
Children's Literature Corner of Alison Hart
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