Pinto!
Book description
★"A forgotten piece of Americana brought to vivid life."★ —Kirkus Review
In 1912, four men, calling themselves the "Overland Westerners," decided fame and fortune awaited if they embarked on the longest horseback ride in history. Their goal was to visit all forty-eight state capitals over the course of three years…
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Although I enjoy reading fiction the most, this true story, Pinto, intrigued me because the “star” of the show is a horse. Set in 1912, four men, called the "Overland Westerners," decided fame and fortune awaited them as they embarked on the longest horseback ride in history. Their goal was to visit all 48 state capitals in 3 years and complete their journey at the San Francisco World's Fair on June 1, 1915. Facing rugged roads, raging rivers, thieves, and near starvation, the men went through 17 horses. Only one horse completed the entire journey... Pinto, a little horse…
From Marsha's list on horses for tweens, teens, and young adults.
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Editor's Pick, BookLife by Publishers Weekly.
Gold Medal, 2023 Mom's Choice Awards.
Gold Medal, 2023 Readers' Favorite Awards.
First Place, 2023 Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Awards.
I’m pretty sure I’m about to die in space. And I just turned twelve and a half.
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