Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Broken Fence by James J. Antonio. This story is published by Histria Kids, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for children that both educate and entertain.
The Broken Fence follows a ten-year-old boy who inherits an unexpected foal on his grandfather’s thoroughbred farm, tracing their years-long journey from the birthing stall to the starting gates of a high-stakes race. But rather than leaning on the familiar beats of a sports triumph, James J. Antonio’s novel strips away the glamour of the track to focus on the dirt, sweat, and quiet patience of raising a difficult animal.
In a culture obsessed with instant gratification, this book offers a vital retreat into the slow, deliberate rhythm of barn life and intergenerational mentorship. The author writes with an unsentimental precision that captures the tactile reality of mucking stalls and the genuine frustrations of training an anti-social filly. It is a story about the unglamorous daily work of nurturing potential. Readers looking for a grounded, deeply felt exploration of discipline and animal connection will find something remarkably anchoring here.
James J. Antonio, a former French teacher and produce business manager, is now retired and dedicated to his passion for storytelling. Known for his works on numismatics, James has published numerous stories in Canadian coin publications, including the CNA Journal and the Ontario Numismatic Association Journal. His story “Miss Daisy” received an Editor’s Choice Award in Winning Ways, the journal of the Ohio State Numismatic Association. He is the author of Roads Here and There (two novellas in one book) and Stories for Coin Collectors and Everyone, both available on Amazon.
