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The Red Pony is a collection of four linked stories about Jody Tiflin, a boy growing up on a California ranch. Through encounters with birth, death, and responsibility, Jody’s world expands as he learns about the complexities of nature and family. Steinbeck’s writing is vivid and unsentimental, capturing both the beauty and the harshness of rural life.
WHY WE PICKED IT
Because Steinbeck uses Jody’s experiences to explore real questions about growing up, what it means to care for something, to face disappointment, and to find your place in a larger world. The book’s clear, direct style makes it accessible for younger readers but rewarding for adults who appreciate stories that don’t shy away from life’s difficult lessons.
Because Steinbeck uses Jody’s experiences to explore real questions about growing up, what it means to care for something, to face disappointment, and to find your place in a larger world. The book’s clear, direct style makes it accessible for younger readers but rewarding for adults who appreciate stories that don’t shy away from life’s difficult lessons.
DETAILS
• Author: John Steinbeck
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication Date: February 1, 1993
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780140177367
• Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days
• Author: John Steinbeck
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication Date: February 1, 1993
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780140177367
• Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days