The Secret Horses of Briar Hill

Name: The Secret Horses of Briar Hill
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SKU: 9781406373554
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By Megan Shepherd

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Summary

The Secret Horses of Briar Hill follows the story of a young girl named Emmaline, who lives in a children's hospital during World War II. She discovers a world of winged horses visible only in the mirrors around the hospital. As she attempts to protect these ethereal creatures from a dangerous Black Horse, she learns about courage, friendship, and the power of imagination.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you love stories imbued with magic and wonder, this book may captivate you with its enchanting tale of a young girl who discovers winged horses in the mirrors of a British hospital during World War II. Filled with rich imagination and heartfelt emotion, it offers a journey into the power of hope and friendship.

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Description

An exceptional and moving novel about the power of the imagination from a New York Times bestselling author, illustrated by the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Described by Michael Morpurgo as "a remarkable book": December 1941; Britain is at war. Emmaline has been evacuated away from the bombs to Briar Hill Hospital in Shropshire. When she gets there she discovers a secret. It’s not to be shared, not to be told to anyone, even her friend Anna. But she’ll tell you. This is Emmaline’s secret. There are winged horses that live in the mirrors of Briar Hill.

Exquisitely illustrated by Levi Pinfold, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, The Secret Horses of Briar Hill has all the makings of a modern classic.

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 Secret Horses of Briar Hill is praised for its compelling, evocative wartime narrative and exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Levi Pinfold. The book is noted for its lyrical writing style and magical realism, capturing readers of all ages with its themes of bravery, resilience, and the fragility of life. It has received strong recommendations for thoughtful readers, with comparisons to the works of Michael Morpurgo.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406373554

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Levi Pinfold

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 240

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Megan Shepherd Young Adult

About the Author

Megan Shepherd is the acclaimed author of The Madman's Daughter trilogy and The Cage. When she is not writing, she can usually be found horseback riding, day dreaming at coffee shops or gardening at her farm in the mountains of western North Carolina.

Levi Pinfold studied illustration at University College, Falmouth where he developed his distinctive stylized realism. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, which include The Django, Greenling and Black Dog, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in Queensland, Australia.

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