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    • Chapter 12: A Stormy Day Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 12: A Stormy Day begins with a brisk autumn morning as Black Beauty is harnessed for a journey with his master and John, the coachman. Though recent rains have made the ground soft and the river dangerously high, the atmosphere at the start is pleasant and fresh. The dog-cart, being light, moves easily along the early part of the route. They pass through villages and fields, the roads already muddy from the season's downpour. The group is in good spirits, unaware of how quickly the day will turn.…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 45: Jerry's New Year opens with a scene marked by both hardship and resilience, set against the backdrop of a city celebrating the holidays. For Jerry, a kind-hearted cabman, and his faithful horse, the season is not about rest or festivity but about staying upright in freezing sleet and snow. Long hours are spent waiting outside grand homes where warm lights glow inside, while the streets remain cruelly cold and still. Jerry does not complain, nor does he mistreat his horse, even as the hours…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with Maniac Magee catching his breath after an exhausting chase, unaware of the significance of his location. As he walks through familiar streets like East Chestnut and Green Street, he notices an unusual number of kids out on a Saturday. His peaceful stroll is abruptly interrupted when a boy, later revealed to be Mars Bar Thompson, blocks his path aggressively. The tension escalates as Mars Bar engages in a confrontational game of stepping forward each time Maniac steps back, setting…
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      Chapter 42

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with tension as Maniac Magee arrives at the McNab house, where George McNab's unwelcoming question sets an uneasy tone. Piper's excitement over his birthday present—a compass from Maniac—briefly lightens the mood, but the underlying racial tensions resurface when George dismissively leaves the room. Mars Bar's visible anger and the Cobras' silent hostility highlight the divide between the East and West Ends, foreshadowing further conflict. Maniac attempts to diffuse the situation by…
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      The Bell

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      by LovelyMay The Bell rang out with a mysterious tone that few in the crowded city streets fully noticed. The clatter of hooves and carts, along with the hum of daily life, drowned out what sounded like a distant church bell. Yet outside the city's boundary, where open fields and gardens offered calm, the sound was clearer, lingering in the air like a gentle whisper. Those who heard it felt something stir inside—a longing or peace they couldn’t explain. Speculation grew quickly, and people imagined a chapel hidden…
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      As Perry Saw It

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      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled "As Perry Saw It" paints a vivid portrait not just of a boy recovering from illness, but of a town quietly changed by his presence. Through Perry Larson's eyes, the reader is drawn into a world where even the hardest hearts begin to soften. Jack Gurnsey’s regular visits are only part of the story. The deeper transformation lies in how David’s spirit lingers in conversations, gardens, and memories across the village. Mrs. Somers, once isolated and bitter, now cares for her roses…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VI: The Tracker opens with disruption arriving in the form of Cyril, a sickly, undisciplined boy sent to the countryside while his parents travel abroad. The Place, usually calm and ordered, quickly falls into chaos under his carelessness and disregard. He pesters the staff, breaks rules with impunity, and torments animals for amusement—his antics consistently causing distress. Lad, dignified and serene in his old age, becomes the target of much of Cyril’s cruelty. The boy throws objects,…
    • Chapter 24: The Lady Anne, or a Runaway Horse Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 24: The Lady Anne, or a Runaway Horse begins during the freshness of spring when Lord W---- and much of his household travel to London, leaving the estate in quieter hands. Black Beauty and Ginger remain behind, tended by the head groom and a few family members who chose to stay. Among them is Lady Anne, a confident and experienced horsewoman who takes particular liking to Black Beauty, calling him “Black Auster.” She often rides him across the countryside with grace and control, earning his…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII - The Circus Boys Across the Continent begins in a whirlwind as Teddy Tucker, clutching a pail of muddy water, dashes through the circus grounds with Larry and other angry canvasmen on his heels. What started as a prank quickly spirals into a wild chase, disrupting rehearsals and crashing into the performers' dressing tent. Clotheslines snap, props tumble, and makeup spills as startled artists scramble to protect their space. Amid the chaos, Phil Forrest intervenes, knocking Larry off his feet…
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      Chapter 21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a chaotic celebration at Cobble’s Corner, where Maniac Magee is honored for untying a legendary knot. The scene is filled with noise, confetti, and adoring fans as Mr. Cobble presents Maniac with a certificate for free pizzas. Amid the frenzy, Amanda Beale discovers scraps of paper from her prized encyclopedia, revealing a heartbreaking loss. The confetti turns out to be the torn pages of her book, a devastating realization that shifts the tone from jubilation to sorrow. Amanda is…
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