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79, xi p col. ill When a young boy gets a reputation for being naughty at school, he reacts by being the bad lad that everyone expects. Leaving school at 14, he becomes a thief & eventually ends up in prison. But Mr Alfie, the stable manager, decides to give the boy a chance, letting him look after the horses. How will things turn out? Audience Ages 9+ Appendix contains factual information behind the story: Young criminals in prison -- Hollesley Bay -- Suffolk Punch horses -- Horses in the military