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Kent Hartman: IMG A Raider by Any Other Name

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Publisher Comments:

A breathtaking storybook about a timid girl and her magical horse.

Jewel is terrified of everything — especially the horses on her ranch. But when her grandfather puts the fate of a scrawny newborn foal in her hands, she has no choice but to care for the sad little thing she names Bug. As the two grow fond of each other, Jewel discovers an extraordinary secret about Bug — he can fly! Unfortunately, someone else has discovered the foal's secret. Can Jewel overcome her fears in order to save her best friend?

This lyrical story, rich with Alice Hoffman's signature magical realism and paired with sweeping, lush paintings, is a delightful read-aloud experience for the whole family.

Review:

"Finding courage through caring for another is the theme of this striking fantasy....[T]he book takes off into magical realism, with Jewel discovering that her horse can fly. A circus barker steals the animal, and scenes in which Jewel masterminds a daring rescue are dynamic. Johnson and Fancher chart the emotional movement of the story, from fear and isolation to courage and love, through rich artwork — dark and angular (especially in the sinister circus scenes) to brightly glowing." Booklist

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Jewel is afraid of everything until her grandfather gives her a special horse to raise, a small horse with the ability to fly.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780786803675
Editor:
Bray, Donna
Illustrator:
Johnson, Steve
Illustrator:
Johnson, Steve
Editor:
Bray, Donna
Author:
Hoffman, Alice
Editor:
Bray, Donna
Publisher:
Hyperion Books
Subject:
General
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Horses
Subject:
Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Family - Multigenerational
Subject:
Animals - Horses
Subject:
Fear
Subject:
Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings
Publication Date:
September 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
10.80x8.79x.40 in. 1.20 lbs.
Age Level:
05-08
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Product details 48 pages Hyperion Books for Children - English 9780786803675 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Finding courage through caring for another is the theme of this striking fantasy....[T]he book takes off into magical realism, with Jewel discovering that her horse can fly. A circus barker steals the animal, and scenes in which Jewel masterminds a daring rescue are dynamic. Johnson and Fancher chart the emotional movement of the story, from fear and isolation to courage and love, through rich artwork — dark and angular (especially in the sinister circus scenes) to brightly glowing."
"Synopsis" by , Jewel is afraid of everything until her grandfather gives her a special horse to raise, a small horse with the ability to fly.
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