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The horse who had his picture in the paper

The horse who had his picture in the paper

AnimalsChildren's Books
Pages
47
Published
1951
Language
English

Synopsis

Joey is a police horse who dreams of being famous. He loves his job, but he longs for a moment in the spotlight. One day, a chance encounter with a photographer gives Joey the opportunity he's been waiting for, leading to an unexpected adventure and a picture in the paper.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingWhimsicalLighthearted

Genres

Animals Children's Books

About the author

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Phyllis McGinley

Phyllis McGinley (March 21, 1905 – February 22, 1978) was an American author of children's books and poetry. Her poetry was in the style of light verse, specializing in humor, satiric tone and the positive aspects of suburban life. She won a Pulitzer prize in 1961. McGinley enjoyed a wide readership in her lifetime, publishing her work in newspapers and women's magazines such as the Ladies Home Journal, as well as in literary periodicals, including The New Yorker, The Saturday Review and The...