In Depression-era 1937, eight-year-old Lucy longs for a pony, her mother's happiness, and a new father, turning to prayer amid financial struggles at their boarding house.
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In Depression-era 1937, eight-year-old Lucy longs for a pony, her mother's happiness, and a new father, turning to prayer amid financial struggles at their boarding house.
Eight-year-old Lucy Turnbull knew better than to wish for a pony that Christmas in 1937. Her mother had assured her in no uncertain terms that asking for a pony was the same as asking for the moon. Besides, the only extra mouths they needed at their boarding house were the paying kind. But when an interesting pair of strangers comes to town, Lucy starts to believe her Christmas wishes might just come true after all. The queen of the Christmas novel, Melody Carlson pens another magical tale of ex...
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No sexual content present
No violence or gore depicted
No profanity or strong language
No substance use depicted
No LGBTQIA+ representation
Central Christian themes of prayer, faith, and answered wishes; child prays for family restoration and a pony
No witchcraft or occult elements
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No political or ideological messaging
No self-harm or suicide themes
No abuse or suffering depicted
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