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A Lucky Pair

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The Hamilton's are looking to purchase a tame enough horse for their nine-year old daughter Amy, when they come across a malnourished horse that is up for sale. Even so after a test ride, he seems to move pretty good, is very quiet and has a great temperament, traces of an equine star. Mr. Hamilton feels he would make a great horse for Amy and by the next day they return to pick him up.

Once home, Amy names him Lucky. It turns out Amy has tunnel vision, can barely see in the light of day and later Lucky goes blind in his right eye. The two build a bond of ever-lasting friendship, one depending on the other.

This is absolutely a delightful tale that reminded me much of the classic movie "The Black Stallion," and much like the movie A Lucky Pair achieves a magical atmosphere that children, as well as adults will enjoy.

Positively one book which will make a wonderful addition to any child's library. Lesson plans are included on the author's website.

Reviewed by Betsie

You don't have to be a lover of horses to appreciate this story about a visually impaired young girl and her horse, Lucky. This can be read and enjoyed by children and parents alike, either as a book older children can read by themselves or have read to them by a parent. A truly inspiring book--I recommend it to all book lovers.

I read The Lucky Pair to my granddaughters, age 5 and 9, and was delighted to discover that my five year old granddaughter immediately recognized that the horse was the talker! They both truly enjoyed the book and were able to use the context to figure out the meanings of most of the advanced words in the story. The ones they could not, I explained to them. Both of them learned so much about what it is like to take care of a horse. This was all new to them. With a new understanding of word meaning and horses, this book provided a wonderful learning experience for them.

This is a wonderful horse story which helps us (children and adults) realize the benefits of helping others. As we give help, we are blessed. I like the way the story develops. We see how Amy needs and helps the horse and how he needs and helps her. The story ends this way. "I know we gave each other that extra spark in life. Every day could be faced with bright anticipation. We were truly a lucky pair."

At the author's website, you can copy a lesson plan with suggested questions. Search for "Children's Books by Frances Dinkins Strong."