The Red Pony (Longman Literature Steinbeck)

by JohnSteinbeck (Author), ShayDaly (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2000

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  When Jody leaves for school one morning, his idol, ranch hand Billy Buck, promises 'it won't rain today'. Unfortunately it does, with tragic consequences. This collection of four short stories explores the pains of growing-up and the interdependance of human existence. What are the themes? Other cultures, families and generations. Teaching points An ideal introduction to the writing of John Steinbeck.

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  Paperback
  1990

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  Paperback
  2000

  $11.25

  Jody Tiflin has the urge for rebellion, but he also wants to be loved. In THE RED PONY, Jody begins to learn about adulthood - its pain, its responsibilities and its problems - through his acceptance of his father's gifts. First he is given a red pony, and later he is promised the colt of a bay mare. Yet both of these gifts bring him tragedy as well as joy, and Jody is taught not only the harsh lessons of life and death, but made painfully aware of the fallibilty of adults.