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The Shadow Pony
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Olivia Wakeford's 'The Shadow Pony' follows eleven-year-old Evan as he struggles with changes in his family and the strange behavior of his grandfather.
A school trip to an old coal mine leads Evan to investigate the ponies that once worked there, driving a quest to understand his grandfather's past.
The book explores themes of family, memory, and how animals can provide comfort and connection.
Wakeford frames the story as both a family drama and a gentle mystery that links past and present.
It is positioned for middle-grade readers and was featured on the podcast as the episode's book of the week.
A school trip to an old coal mine leads Evan to investigate the ponies that once worked there, driving a quest to understand his grandfather's past.
The book explores themes of family, memory, and how animals can provide comfort and connection.
Wakeford frames the story as both a family drama and a gentle mystery that links past and present.
It is positioned for middle-grade readers and was featured on the podcast as the episode's book of the week.
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Presented by the author Olivia Wakeford who describes the story and its themes during the book-of-the-week segment.
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