Living in a dusty California mining town during the gold rush of the eighteen fifties is a difficult life for a young boy. Chang works hard every single day in the kitchen of a busy hotel, but his heart is always dreaming of something else. More than anything in the entire world, he wants a pony of his own. Unfortunately, ponies are incredibly expensive, and Chang and his family have very little money. He draws beautiful pictures of paper ponies, wishing they could come to life. His good friend Big Pete is a kind miner who sees how much Chang wants a real horse to ride. When circumstances seem completely hopeless, Big Pete comes up with a clever and surprising plan to help make Chang's biggest dream come true. Discover a touching story about hard work, the power of true friendship, and finding hope in the most unexpected places.
6-8 Years
