Mrs. Mack
by Patricia Polacco (Author) Patricia Polacco (Illustrator)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Picture Puffin Books
Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that she's finally old enough to learn to ride. But her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in Dogpatch, the rundown section of town. Patricia is sure that she'll never learn anything in a place like that. But it's in Dogpatch that Patricia meets two individuals--kind, patient Mrs. Mack and a glorious chestnut mare named Penny--who help her overcome her fears, and change her life forever. Powerfully written, beautifully told, and brought to life with rich watercolor illustrations, this is a story that will touch the heart of everyone who reads it.
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Publishers Weekly
PW called this story of a 10-year-old girl whose father decides she is old enough to ride a horse "inviting. The drawings convey the emotions of each scene, adding emphasis to pivotal points." Ages 4-8. (Jan.) Copyright 2000 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona's Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka's Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, Sticks and Stones, and Palace of Books. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780698118874
Lexile Measure
610
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Puffin Books
Publication date
January 20, 2001
Series
Picture Puffin Books
BISAC categories
JUV002130 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Horses
Library of Congress categories
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