Little Horse [Hardcover]

Betsy Byars (Author), David McPhail (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Books for Young Readers

Can Little Horse find his place in the big world?

After accidentally falling into a stream, Little Horse fights the swift current that carries him farther and farther from the valley where he was born.

When he finally manages to scramble ashore, a giant bird swoops down on him. Little Horse runs for cover in a forest of flowers only to have a giant paw pin him to the ground. But a hand gently lifts him up and tucks him inside a warm cave-just like the cave he used to share with his mother.

This tender, fast-moving tale, written by master storyteller Betsy Byars and enhanced by David McPhail's beguiling illustrations, is a true cliff-hanger.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 2-4. Byars blends fantasy and suspense in this beginning chapter book about a miniature horse. Curious Little Horse accidentally falls into a river that carries him far away from his home valley and his mother. Withstanding numerous perils along the way, Little Horse emerges in a new world in which flowers are the size of trees and birds are terrifying predators--the human-sized world, as children learn through the appealing, detailed illustrations. McPhail's play with proportions is a bit awkward, and letting the pictures, rather than the text, reveal most of the clues is not entirely successful. What's more, many of the pictures don't correspond to the action on the same page. But Byars uses language that's just right for beginning readers, and children who decide to tackle the story will enjoy the danger and drama of Little Horse's fast-moving journey and look forward to a sequel, suggested by the ending. Not exceptional, but a solid choice for animal lovers making the transition to chapter books. Gillian Engberg
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About the Author

Betsy Byars is the author of many award-winning and popular books for children, including The Seven Treasure Haunts and Tornado. Ms. Byars was awarded the Newbery Medal for The Summer of the Swans. She and her husband live in South Carolina.

David McPhail is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the popular Pig Pig stories. He lives with his family in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805064133
• ISBN-13: 978-0805064131
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #401,325 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loved it, January 7, 2008

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J. Hammerberg (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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I have been trying to find stories my 8 year old will enjoy reading. This was a winner and she wants the next book. She usually doesn't like to read , this gave her confidence since the words were simple and the "chapters" were short enough to not intimidate her. Just what she needs to work up to her potential.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, July 28, 2007

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This review is from: Little Horse (Hardcover)

This is a great book for beginner chapter readers. IT is also good for children with Visual problems for the words are large enough and the Book has enough space between sentences which is a bonus.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommeded by 7 Year Old, November 12, 2011

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Little Horse (Hardcover)

This book is keeping me at the edge of my seat! I can't wait to finish the rest! I have 3 more chapters to go.
I love horses.