Running with the Horses

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		Running with the Horses
		Running with the Horses

Nina and her father live in a beautiful riding school famous for their Lippizaners--precious, rare performing horses.  Nina loves the horses that her father looks after, but she also loves Zelda, one of the old carriage horses who she sneaks out to see.  It's a perfect world for a little girl, although she has to compete with her father's work for his attention.  But a war is coming, one that will threaten their lives and the very existence of the school. 

When the city is under attack, Nina and Father are in charge of fleeing with the horses to a safe place across the border, but can they pass enemy soldiers, bombed out bridges and the fearsome cold of the Alps to get there?  And can Nina save her beloved Zelda, too?

Alison Lester is one of the most popular and best-selling writers and illustrators of children's books in Australia, and has won many awards there.  Her career spans over 21 years and includes the Clive Eats Alligators series, The Quicksand Pony, and Are We There Yet? which one the Australian CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award in 2005.

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This wonderful publication will appeal to children as a beautiful story and to artists as a work of beauty.
Based on the author's life experience it is precious gift for that 'special' person.

Running with Horses is a fictional story about the rescue of the Lipizzaner stallions from the Spanish Riding School in Vienna during World War II.

"'Come, Nina,' Victor said. `We must keep riding.' He ran a hand along the old mare's neck. `I hope she will be all right.'

As they began their descent down the other side of the mountain, the snow was almost up to the horses' bellies. Nina's feet felt frozen in her sodden boots, and Zelda's steps were weak and faltering."

In the story Nina and her father attempt to get to safety while riding on the old horse Zelda. Zelda gets weary during the trip and Nina and her father almost have to leave her behind.

Really interesting book. Beautiful art!! Kids will like this book. So will adults.

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