The Red Pony

by John Steinbeck · 1937

In four linked stories set on a California ranch, young Jody Tiflin learns about life, death, and the limits of his parents' love through a series of animals — a red pony, an old paint horse, and the promise of a new colt.

Books that mention The Red Pony (2)

• The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin: “Or, um, The Red Pony?”
• Matilda by Roald Dahl: “"It's called The Red Pony. It's by John Steinbeck, an American writer," Matilda said.”