This YA novel tells how young Jeannie is taken from her home, placed with foster parents and is unable to discover the whereabouts of her ill mother. As a result, Jeannie withdraws into herself and can think only of running away. Gradually, however, her defenses are breached by two immensely large and wonderful workhorses and their perceptive and humorous owner. In turn, Jeannie learns about friendship, love and trust, and ultimately gains maturity and self-confidence.
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Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Num Pages: 152 pages, port. BIC Classification: 5AJ; YFP; YXF. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 195 x 143 x 12. Weight in Grams: 184. . 2002. First. Paperback. . . . . Codice articolo V9780921870913
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Num Pages: 152 pages, port. BIC Classification: 5AJ; YFP; YXF. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 195 x 143 x 12. Weight in Grams: 184. . 2002. First. Paperback. . . . . Codice articolo V9780921870913
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Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. For ages 8-14. This is a novel which deals with the problems experienced by children when they are taken from their parents and have to make a new life with foster parents in a new community. In Jeannie's case, the problems begin when her mother falls ill and can no longer care for her. Taken from her home, placed with foster parents and unable to discover the whereabouts of her ill mother, young Jeannie withdraws into herself and can think only of running away. Gradually her defences are breached by two immensely large and wonderful workhorses and their perceptive and humorous owner. Through the horses and her work on the farm, Jeannie develops new interests, learns to ride and becomes involved in the daily life of the farm, even helping with horse-logging. In turn, Jeannie learns about friendship, love and trust, and ultimately gains the maturity and self-confidence to accept the challenge of becoming herself a care-giver. In this sensitive and moving story, Luanne Armstrong draws us into a world of pain, growth and fulfilment. In this absorbing novel, eleven-year-old Jeannie becomes angry and distraught when placed with foster parents in the country after her mother falls ill. Through her relationship with two immensely large and wonderful draft horses, Jeannie learns about friendship, love and trust, and ultimately gains the maturity to become herself a care-giver. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780921870913
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. For ages 8-14. This is a novel which deals with the problems experienced by children when they are taken from their parents and have to make a new life with foster parents in a new community. In Jeannie's case, the problems begin when her mother falls ill and can no longer care for her. Taken from her home, placed with foster parents and unable to discover the whereabouts of her ill mother, young Jeannie withdraws into herself and can think only of running away. Gradually her defences are breached by two immensely large and wonderful workhorses and their perceptive and humorous owner. Through the horses and her work on the farm, Jeannie develops new interests, learns to ride and becomes involved in the daily life of the farm, even helping with horse-logging. In turn, Jeannie learns about friendship, love and trust, and ultimately gains the maturity and self-confidence to accept the challenge of becoming herself a care-giver. In this sensitive and moving story, Luanne Armstrong draws us into a world of pain, growth and fulfilment. In this absorbing novel, eleven-year-old Jeannie becomes angry and distraught when placed with foster parents in the country after her mother falls ill. Through her relationship with two immensely large and wonderful draft horses, Jeannie learns about friendship, love and trust, and ultimately gains the maturity to become herself a care-giver. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780921870913