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Mrs Mack (Picture Puffin Books)
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Mrs Mack (Picture Puffin Books) Paperback - 2001

by Polacco, Patricia

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The bestselling author of "Rechenka's Eggs" and "The Keeping Quilt" shares a story of her childhood hero in this tribute to a woman who knew that working with and riding horses could test young people and change them in remarkable ways. A "Smithsonian Magazine" Notable Book of the Year. Full color.

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Puffin Books. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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  • Title Mrs Mack (Picture Puffin Books)
  • Author Polacco, Patricia
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Puffin Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date January 15, 2001
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # Y04J-00471
  • ISBN 9780698118874 / 0698118871
  • Weight 0.32 lbs (0.15 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.01 x 8.01 x 0.15 in (25.43 x 20.35 x 0.38 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 610
  • Themes
    • Geographic Orientation: Michigan
    • Theometrics: Secular
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Library of Congress subjects Michigan, Horses
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

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.

First line

IT WAS THE SUMMER of my tenth year.

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Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 01/01/2001, Page 94

About the author

Studying in the United States and Australia, Patricia Polacco has earned an MFA and a PhD in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icons. As a participant in many citizen-exchange programs for writers and illustrators, Ms. Polacco has traveled extensively in Russia as well as other former Soviet republics. She continues to support programs that encourage Russo-American friendships and understanding. She is also deeply involved in inner-city projects in the United States that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and literacy programs. The mother of a grown son and a daughter, she currently resides in Michigan, where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Lincoln.

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