By Elyne Mitchell
Mitchell, Elyne The silver brumby
Sydney, 1958
One of the great iconic stories of Australian horse literature, the Silver Brumby is a tale of Thowra, a wild horse in the alpine bushland of Australia, and his struggles to take his place as the leader of the brumbies. Although written over 50 years ago this story of struggle and freedom is still relevant today, and it's enduring popularity have founded a strong legacy including a feature film and animated cartoon inspired by Mitchel's tale. Beautifully written, with a thrilling conclusion, this first book in Mitchell’s saga of the brumbies is not one that should be missed by any young horse lovers.
Recommended for ages: 9-Up
Available on the Library Catalogue
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