Bea and the New Deal Horse

Set during the Great Depression, this lyrical middle grade novel by L. M. Elliott follows Bea as she navigates a challenging new life after being abandoned in a hayloft, and her evolving relationship with a wary, spirited horse on a struggling Virginia farm. Amidst economic hardship and personal loss, Bea seeks hope and connection, believing that the partnership with her horse might help save the farm and earn her a place in Mrs. Scott’s heart. This award-winning story highlights themes of resilience, found family, and the magic of unlikely bonds.