Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse (Kingfisher Modern Classics) [Hardcover]

Ursula Moray Williams (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Kingfisher Modern Classics

The little wooden horse is the finest toy Uncle Peder has ever made. When the toymaker falls upon hard times, the little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine, walking a tightrope in the circus, or gathering pirate treasure, the loyal little horse has only one thought - to return to his master's side.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ursula Moray Williams was born in 1911 in Petersfield, England, and has written more than sixty books. Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse (1938) and Gobbolino the Witch's Cat (1942) are both modern classics that have delighted generations of readers.

From AudioFile

It's difficult to imagine a young listener who would not be captivated by this enchanting audiobook. Actress June Whitfield brings to life the adventures and misadventures of a green-wheeled, wooden horse off to make his fortune in order to save the beloved toy-maker, Uncle Peder, from poverty. Whitfield's consistent accents and characterizations for each character enliven the story. She imbues the characters with personality by emphasizing emotion in her delivery. From the fetching cover illustration to the flights of fancy in the plot, this audiobook is a child-pleaser. T.B. An AUDIOFILE Earphones Award winner. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher; 1st edition (September 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753454068
• ISBN-13: 978-0753454060
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,132,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have loved the Little Wooden Horse since I was seven, May 19, 2004

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"amlynch6" (Belmont, VT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse (Kingfisher Modern Classics) (Hardcover)

The Little Wooden Horse was read on the Australian Broadcasting Commission's afternoon radio show for children in the 1940's. I was totally captivated by each adventure, moved by the suffering of the Little Horse as he braved the difficulties of the outside world, thrilled that his beloved carpenter could restore him to new on his return, and transformed by the strength of the Little Wooden Horse's love and devotion. When the stories were read again two years later, and I was 9, I would not miss an episode and my love for my wooden hero was even greater.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic for all ages, January 11, 2005

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P. Edmiston (Burke, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse (Kingfisher Modern Classics) (Hardcover)

I have just finished reading The Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse, and have loved it! My children enjoyed it so much that I was reading several chapters at a time. The Little Wooden horse is "a quiet little horse" and doesn't want to trouble anyone. But his master falls ill and cannot make and sell his toys. The Little Wooden Horse "trundles" out into the world to earn a little money to return to his sick master. One adventure leads to another and the little character is so sweet and lovable that you can't help but cheer him on as he escapes danger and makes friends along his way.