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Horse Diaries #4: Maestoso Petra

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Vienna, Austria, 1938

Maestoso Petra is a world-famous Lipizzaner stallion. He has spent years in the Spanish Riding School, training to perform the complex airs above the ground that only Lipizzaner can accomplish. But when World War II breaks out in Europe, he learns to think less about performing and more about survival. Here is Maestoso Petra’s story . . . in his own words.

Synopsis:

Maestoso Petra, a Lipizzaner stallion, trains to perform in the Spanish Riding School and is hidden away during the German occupation of Austria in World War II. Includes facts about Lipizzaner horses and the world-famous Spanish Riding School.
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About the Author

Jane Kendall is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult historical novels Miranda and the Movies and Miranda Goes to Hollywood. She was an enthusiastic rider growing up, and on one memorable occasion went Christmas caroling on horseback. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Ruth Sanderson has illustrated books for children of all ages, including Summer Pony and Winter Pony. She lives with her family in Ware, Massachusetts, and her favorite hobby is horseback riding.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780375893148
Publisher:
Random House Children's Books
Subject:
Juvenile Fiction : Historical - Europe
Illustrator:
Sanderson, Ruth
Illustrator:
Ruth Sanderson
Calligrapher:
Sanderson, Ruth
Author:
Kendall, Jane
Author:
Ruth Sanderson
Author:
Sanderson, Ruth
Author:
Jane Kendall
Subject:
Juvenile Fiction : Animals - Horses
Subject:
Horses
Subject:
Horsemanship
Subject:
Animals - Horses
Subject:
Historical - Europe
Subject:
Historical - Military & Wars
Subject:
Children s-Historical Fiction-Military and War
Subject:
Children s Animals-Animal Stories-General
Subject:
Children s Animals-Animal Stories-Horses
Subject:
main_subject
Subject:
all_subjects
Publication Date:
20100309
Binding:
ELECTRONIC
Grade Level:
3-7
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Age Level:
8-12
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"Synopsis" by , Maestoso Petra, a Lipizzaner stallion, trains to perform in the Spanish Riding School and is hidden away during the German occupation of Austria in World War II. Includes facts about Lipizzaner horses and the world-famous Spanish Riding School.
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