Tonka

UUnited Kingdom rating19581h 38mAdventure, Drama, Family
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A young Sioux man named White Bull finds and trains a wild stallion he names Tonka. The story follows the bond between the boy and the horse as they navigate different owners and eventually find a home together in the cavalry.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
This is a traditional western drama with long scenes and a steady narrative flow. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA cousin mistreats the horse to break its spirit.
  • Approx.IntenseThe horse is involved in a large-scale historical battle.
  • Approx.ScaryThe horse reacts to the death of its rider during the battle.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think the bond between the boy and the horse was so strong?
  2. 2How did the horse show bravery during the difficult parts of the story?
  3. 3What did you think about the different ways the characters cared for the horse?

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