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    • Chapter 8: Ginger’s Story Continued Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 8: Ginger's Story Continued reveals the deeper pain and hardship behind Ginger's strong-willed demeanor. Her account begins with being sold to match another chestnut horse, a decision driven by aesthetics rather than compatibility or care. Her new owner, obsessed with appearances, subjected her to a cruel check-rein, forcing her head unnaturally high. The pressure caused her constant strain, making even simple movements painful. Compounded by the use of a sharp bit, her mouth and jaw were sore,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter introduces the mysterious new kid in town, whose extraordinary feats quickly make him the talk of the community. From intercepting a football pass with remarkable skill to rescuing a boy from a dangerous backyard and hitting improbable home runs, his actions defy expectations. His unkempt appearance, flap-soled sneakers, and constant companion—a book—add to his enigmatic aura. The townspeople, struck by his seemingly reckless bravery, begin calling him "Maniac," a name that sticks as his…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 7: Ginger introduces a powerful turning point in the story by giving voice to a companion horse with a turbulent history. Ginger recounts her past with a raw honesty that contrasts sharply with Black Beauty's gentler upbringing. Taken from her mother too young, she grew up among colts with little supervision or affection, leading to a restless, defensive temperament. The man responsible for their care rarely interacted with kindness, shaping her early understanding that humans were to be feared…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jeffrey Magee appearing at a Little League field where John McNab, a towering and dominant twelve-year-old pitcher, has just set a strikeout record. McNab’s fastball is nearly unhittable, leaving batters trembling and even causing one to vomit from fear. After the game, McNab continues to bully younger players by forcing them to bat against him, relishing their failures as he mockingly counts each strikeout. His arrogance and physical dominance create an atmosphere of intimidation,…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 6: Liberty introduces a quiet longing within Black Beauty as he reflects on the limitations of his current life. Although his stable is clean, his food nourishing, and his handlers kind, he cannot help but yearn for the open pastures of his youth. The feeling of wind rushing past as he galloped freely, untethered and unburdened, remains vivid in his memory. Now, despite comfort, he feels constrained by straps, blinkers, and routines that restrict the joyful spontaneity of movement he once took for…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 5: A Fair Start begins with Black Beauty settling into his new home under the care of John Manly, a dedicated coachman who resides near the stables with his family. On the morning following Beauty’s arrival, John meticulously grooms him, ensuring every inch of his coat is polished, which earns the approval of Squire Gordon. To evaluate Beauty’s temperament and ability, the Squire instructs John to take him for a ride across the estate. With deliberate care, John fits Beauty with tack that…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 49: My Last Home begins with a shift in atmosphere for Black Beauty as he senses a change is coming. He is groomed carefully on a warm summer day, his coat shining under the sunlight, which usually signals something important. When Willie and his groom accompany him to a new location, he arrives at a pleasant-looking home surrounded by greenery and charm. There, he meets Miss Blomefield, Miss Ellen, and another lady who approach with both interest and skepticism. They observe him closely, paying…
    • Chapter 48: Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 48: Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie begins with Black Beauty standing tired and unnoticed at a bustling horse fair, surrounded by others who, like him, have seen better days. His coat is dull, his legs ache, and his spirit has dimmed after a long stretch of hard labor and neglect. Buyers pass him by without a second look, some poking him indifferently, others dismissing him for his age and condition. Yet among the crowd, one man and a boy pause. Farmer Thoroughgood, a weathered yet kind…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 47: Hard Times begins with Black Beauty caught in one of the most punishing phases of his life, working under Nicholas Skinner, a man whose every decision revolves around profit. His physical description alone—cold black eyes and a sharp nose—mirrors his strict and joyless nature. For Skinner, horses are tools to be drained of energy, then discarded once they can no longer turn a profit. Beauty’s daily routine is marked by relentless trips, barely any rest, and a complete absence of…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 46: Jakes and the Lady places Black Beauty in yet another challenging chapter of his working life. Now under the service of a corn dealer and baker, he finds the nature of his work heavier than before. Though the owner ensures the horses are fed and stabled properly, his frequent absences leave the horses in the care of a foreman with little regard for their welfare. This man loads the wagons beyond reasonable capacity, showing more concern for profits than the horses’ wellbeing. Black Beauty is…
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