The Island of Lost Horses

Name: The Island of Lost Horses
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780007580279
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By Stacy Gregg

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Summary

The Island of Lost Horses by Stacy Gregg is an enchanting children's tale that combines adventure and history. The story follows a young girl who discovers a mysterious island where magical horses reside. As she unravels the secrets of the island, she is drawn into a journey that ties the past with her own present challenges, offering lessons of courage and friendship.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about friendship, adventure, and horses, as it beautifully intertwines a historical tale with a modern-day mystery on a lush, captivating island setting. It's perfect for young readers who are fascinated by animals and enjoy thrilling journeys that span time and link different generations.

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Two girls divided by time, united by their love for some very special horses – an epic Caribbean adventure!

A magical children's story book full of adventure, mystery, and horses

Description

Two girls divided by time, united by their love for some very special horses – an epic Caribbean adventure!

On a remote tropical island, twelve-year-old Beatriz is about to embark on an epic journey, through hurricanes and across the high seas and back to the time of Christopher Columbus. When Beatriz stumbles across a wild mare with strange markings in the jungle, she can’t believe it is real. Yet from that moment on, the strongest connection grows between them, and she begins to uncover an incredible history.

For centuries ago, Felipa and her horse, Cara Blanca, were running for their lives. As the fates of Beatriz, Felipa, and their horses become entwined, Beatriz realises that the future of the world’s rarest horses depends on her.

The Island of Lost Horses is based on the extraordinary true story of the Abaco Barb, a real-life mystery that has remained unsolved for over five hundred years.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Island of Lost Horses by Stacy Gregg receives praise for its enchanting and adventurous story that captivates young readers. The book is often highlighted for its ability to inspire dreams and its heartwarming narrative that appeals to children, particularly those with a love for horses and adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007580279

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Stacy Gregg began writing fictional novels about horses for children with Mystic and the Midnight Ride (2007), the first in her Pony Club Secrets series. Stacy has since written a number of books in the successful Pony Club Secrets and Pony Club Rivals series. She is a three-time winner of the Children's Choice Junior Fiction category of the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults for her novels: The Princess and the Foal (2014), The Island of Lost Horses (2015) and The Girl Who Rode the Wind (2016). www.stacygregg.com

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