Juxtaposes stories or excerpts from novels about horses with pertinent, non-fiction explanations.

A collection of classic stories, both realistic and fanciful, about horses and ponies.

A collection of classic stories, both realistic and fanciful, about horses and ponies.

Horse and Pony Stories is a delightful collection of tales for children aged 6+, including a fabulous mix of well-loved classics, legends and folktales from all around the world. It features some of the most famous, brave and beautiful horses in fiction, such as Black Beauty and Pegasus. There are eight wonderful stories and extracts in each of the five themed sections. Tales by well-known authors including Anna Sewell, Lewis Carroll and L Frank Baum are brought to life with a wealth of charming illustrations, making this a gift book to treasure for years to come.

Brave and beautiful, strong and devoted, the horses in this book are memorable characters in their own right. This collection of stories and extracts features the best writing about horses and ponies from classic authors such as Anna Sewell, Monica Dickens, Mary O'Hara and Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as contemporary writers such as Michael Morpurgo and Christine Pullein-Thompson herself. The pieces have been carefully selected to appeal to horse-lovers; they vary in style and atmosphere but are all thrilling, moving works by writers who really understand horses. Victor Ambrus's black-and-white illustrations capture the majesty of these magnificent beasts.

A collection of stories about horses and ponies, both classic and present day including some extracts and also complete stories. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.