Coal Black Horse by Robert Olmstead

Coal Black Horse

Robert Olmstead

224 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Coal Black Horse by Robert Olmstead is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of courage, self-discovery, and the transformative power of perseverance, making it a compelling fit for those who enjoy historical fiction and coming-of-age tales of resilience and growth.

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When Robey Childs's mother has a premonition about her husband, a soldier fighting in the Civil War, she does the unthinkable: she sends her only child to find his father on the battlefield and bring him home. At fourteen, wearing the coat his mot...

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based on 117 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

tense: 100%

emotional: 80%

challenging: 60%

dark: 60%

sad: 60%

mysterious: 40%

informative: 20%

reflective: 20%


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Loveable characters?

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