| Blackface is a young mustang born to a dominant stallion and a golden palomino mare who was stranded in the desert when her transporter died in an accident. This book chronicles Blackface's life growing up in the desert. As a foal, he causes a lot of mischief. By the time he is a few years old, he and his pinto playmate are kicked out of the herd, and must learn to survive in the harsh environment own their own. Eventually, Blackface and the pinto steal fillies and create a herd of their own. But how long can they survive without their father's choice feeding grounds, which leaves them with no option but to encroach on man's land? | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1960's-1970's Animal story Yes Kind of animal: Is this an adult or child's book? - Age 11-14 Main Character Gender - Male Main Adversary Identity: - society Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 9 () The Americas (not US): Yes The Americas: - Mexico Mountains/Cliffs Yes Desert? Yes Prairie? Yes Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - impregnation/reproduction Amount of dialog - little dialog |
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