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When Johnnie Green sends Twinkleheels down the road at a trot, his tiny hooves move so rapidly that they seem to blur together. As a pony, Twinkleheels is only half the size of a horse, but he compensates by racing his legs twice as fast. His friends know that he never backs down from a challenge, regardless of how tall his competitors might be. Its spirit, not size, that counts, Farmer Green often says, watching Twinkleheels gallop out of the yard, sometimes with Johnnie riding high, other times pulling Johnnie in a charming little red buggy. Even old dog Spot, who initially found ...

Step back in time with "Midnight Sketches," a captivating audiobook narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti. Published in 1898 by the renowned author Stephen Crane, this collection invites listeners into a world where the simplicity of life coexists with the complexity of human emotions. Through eight beautifully crafted vignettes, Crane masterfully explores themes of love, loss, ambition, and desperation, reminding us that while eras may change, the essence of the human condition remains constant.