Chucaro: Wild Pony of the Pampa

First edition (publ. Harcourt Brace)

Chúcaro: Wild Pony of the Pampa (1958) is a book written by Francis Kalnay and illustrated by Julian De Miskey.[1] It won Newbery Honor in 1959.[2] Although a work of fiction, it contains factual information about gauchos on the pampas of South America and their way of life, including details about their work, what they wear and eat, and how they entertain themselves.

Awards

References

  1. Gillespie, John Thomas; Naden, Corinne J. (2001-01-01). The Newbery Companion: Booktalk and Related Materials for Newbery Medal and Honor Books. Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 9781563088131.
  2. "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved April 17, 2015.

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