If Wishes Were Horses [Hardcover]

Anne McCaffrey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998

Young Tizra and her twin brother Tracell find their world abruptly changed when their father is unexpectedly called to fight in a war which promises to last much longer than the usual three-day skirmish. Their mother--the village healer--enlists her children to assist her in caring for the many refugees left wounded and homeless by the conflict. Inspired by her mother, Tizra learns never to surrender hope even in a time of fear and uncertainty.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Roc Hardcover; First Edition edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451456424
• ISBN-13: 978-0451456427
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,000,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anne McCaffrey, the Hugo Award-winning author of the bestselling Dragonriders of Pern® novels, is one of science fiction's most popular authors. With Elizabeth Ann Scarborough she co-authored Changelings and Maelstrom, Books One and Two of The Twins of Petaybee. McCaffrey lives in a house of her own design, Dragonhold-Underhill, in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Customer Reviews

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, February 25, 2002

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If Wishes Were Horses (Hardcover)

When war breaks out, and her father is mobilized, young Tirza Eircelly watches as her mother must prepare the demesne for the tribulations that war will surely bring to it. Her mother is a bastion of calm and wisdom in the dark days, keeping everyone moving forward while others lose their heads. Tirza learns to help her mother, and be the woman that her times require.

Although there are no wizards or exploding fireballs, this is a magical tale, a tale of a gentle magic, the sort that comes from within. This is a very touching story. Lady Talarrie is drawn as a formidable woman, a woman of courage and compassion, of action and wisdom. Though it might sound cliche, I don't believe that you can read this story without falling in love with it. This is a great book, one that I recommend to everyone!

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting - A Great Read for All Ages!!!, July 7, 2000

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Bonnie D. (Texas, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If Wishes Were Horses (Hardcover)

I borrowed this book from the library and read it in a single day! It is well written and enchanting. The characters are charming and you will enjoy reading about their lives. It also gives a good picture of everyday life in the medieval time period. My daughter (11) is now reading it.

22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CHARMING!!!!A WONDERFUL READ!, March 29, 1999

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This review is from: If Wishes Were Horses (Hardcover)

This book is worth it's weight in gold! It's a charming and whimsical tale of yesteryear that leaves the reader smiling and pleasantly happy.