About a little burro who was found running wild along Bright Angel Creek. Grades 5-8.
Marguerite Henry Libri
13 aprile 1902 – 26 novembre 1997
Marguerite Henry è stata una dedita narratrice le cui storie si sono concentrate su cavalli e altri animali, catturando generazioni di giovani lettori con il suo profondo affetto per il mondo naturale. Le sue opere, spesso basate su eventi reali, si distinguono per la loro dettagliata esplorazione della psicologia animale e dei profondi legami che condividono con gli esseri umani. Henry si è concentrata sullo sviluppo psicologico dei suoi personaggi, approfondendo temi di lealtà, coraggio e compagnia. Il suo stile di scrittura è caratterizzato dalla precisione e dalla sua capacità di immergere il lettore nel regno animale con un senso di meraviglia e rispetto.
A baker's son, who dreams of becoming a riding master at Vienna's Spanish Court Riding School, is admitted as an apprentice and achieves his desire under the tutelage of both two-legged and four-legged masters.
Charlie's not old! So what if he's 28 and most people consider that a little old for a horse. When his rheumatism isn't acting up, he's as frisky as any young colt. And he's certainly not ready for retirement. Charlie can tackle any tough job that comes his way. Unfortunately, Mr. Spinks, Charlie's owner, doesn't quite agree. So he makes Charlie take a permanent, though well-deserved, vacation. Poor Charlie is bored to death! But then Charlie discovers there is something he can do. Maybe retirement isn't so boring after all!?!
A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives.In the midst of the storm, Misty-the famous mare of Chincoteague-is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on... will Misty and her colt survive?This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them.
Misty of Chincoteague
- 180pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
The Newbery Honor classic that tells the story of Chincoteague Island off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland--home to a band of wild ponies and Phantom, a rarely seen mare--is now available in this summer reading program edition. Illustrations.
Follows the adventures of the Arabian stallion brought to England to become one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed and the mute Arab stable boy who tended him with loyalty and devotion all his life.
Justin Morgan Had a Horse
- 170pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
An unusual work horse raised in Vermont and known originally as "Little Bub" becomes the sire of a famous American breed and takes the name of his owner, Justin Morgan
A Wild colt rescued by two children is raised by a mare who has lost her own way.
The history of the horse, the many breeds, the physical characteristics, and its relationship with man comprise this illustrated study
Horses were in Annie Bronn's blood. For as long as she could remember, she had been fascinated by the spirited wild mustangs that roamed free throughout the West. So when greedy cattlemen started to round up the mustangs for slaughter, Annie knew it was up to her to save the breed. The true story of Wild Horse Annie's crusade to save the mustangs is inspiring. Readers will cheer her on, all the way to the White House, in her struggle to preserve these beautiful creatures from extinction.
