Kingfisher Book of Horse and Pony Stories [Hardcover]

Jenny Oldfield (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 2005 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Kingfisher Book Of

This thoroughbred collection of twelve original horse stories captures the
appeal of these magnificent creatures and the very special relationship between a horse and its rider. From a New York City police horse and a beloved Shetland pony to a performing Lipizzan stallion and a cowgirl's hard-working Appaloosa, this anthology features exhilarating and moving equine adventures from around the world. Specially commissioned illustrations make this beautiful volume essential reading for anyone with a passion for horses.
Jenny Oldfield is a horse enthusiast and a best-selling author of children's
fiction, including the Horses of Half-Moon Ranch series, with more than a million copies of her books sold around the world. Specially commissioned illustrations make this beautiful volume essential reading for anyone with a passion for horses.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7–Twelve touching short stories celebrate the special bond between horses and the people who love them. There is a fine mixture of contemporary, fantasy, and historical fiction. The tales effectively portray the various roles that horses have played around the world and include the adventurous encounter between Alexander and Bucephalus; a horse in Japan that is sent off to war; and a rivalry in Vienna at the stable of the Lipizzaners. In another, a girl proves her loyalty for an elderly pony; and two stepsisters learn to accept one another through their interaction with a horse. From police mounts to carousel steeds, the horses change lives. Superb, expressive illustrations capture the unique physical characteristics of each equine and evoke the passion of the humans with whom they interact. These well-written and sensitively selected stories will appeal to readers who are looking for some unforgettable animals and their human companions.–Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
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Review

Children's Literature
Sure to be a favorite with horse-loving readers in upper elementary and middle schools.

 

VOYA
Comprising a collection that runs from historical fiction to fantasy, this handsomely presented volume will appeal to young horse lovers...This collection's creative, full color illustrations add life and beauty to the stories...Find a spot on the shelf in your children's department where this book can find a wider audience.

 

School Library Journal
There is a fine mixture of contemporary, fantasy, and historical fiction...Superb, expressive illustrations capture the unique physical characteristics of each equine and evoke the passion of the humans with whom they interact. These well-written and sensitively selected stories will appeal to readers who are looking for some unforgettable animals and their human companions.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 127 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher (October 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753458500
• ISBN-13: 978-0753458501
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,658,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This catalogue page is completely incorrect. The ISBN for the book is actually 0753411172. The book is available on the Amazon.UK site and was published in 2005.

The Kingfisher Book of Horse and Pony Stories (Kingfisher Book of) (Hardcover)
by Jenny Oldfield (Editor)

Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd (17 Oct 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0753411172