Bea and the New Deal Horse -- L. M. Elliott, Hardcover

This lyrical middle grade historical novel set during the Great Depression from award-winning author L. M. Elliott is a moving tale of the spirit of American persistence, found family, and the magical partnership between girl and horse.

Bea wakes to Daddy's note in a hayloft, where he abandoned her with her little sister after the stock market crash took everything: Daddy's job at the bank, their home, Mama's health and life.

How is Bea supposed to convince the imposing Mrs. Scott to take in two stray children? Mrs. Scott's money and Virginia farm are drying up in a drought and the Great Depression, too. She might have to sell her beautiful horses, starting with a dangerous chestnut that has caused tragedy in the past and injures her stableman shortly after Bea arrives.

But wrestling with her own hurts and fears, Bea understands the chestnut's skittish distrust. She sees hope in the powerful jumper--if he can compete at horse shows, they might save the farm, and maybe Bea can even win a place in Mrs. Scott's heart.

Author: L. M. Elliott
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 03/28/2023
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.11h x 5.83w x 1.42d
ISBN: 9780063219007
Age Range: 10-UP

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/16/2023
Booklist 01/01/2023 pg. 71
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2023
School Library Journal 02/01/2023 pg. 69