| THE HORSE GIRL Illustrated by Jason Cockcroft |
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| Before Freya was born her mother kept horses and her grandfather made beautiful wood carvings - but not anymore... When Freya learns what happened to change everything and break their hearts, she decides to cut her own horse in the chalky hillside. When it is finished the carving takes on a life of its own and leads Freya into a magical encounter which will mend her family's broken hearts... A powerful story and atmospheric artwork. The Horse Girl was shortlisted for the English Association Award 2003. “Perfect.” “A book for all ages… Poetic prose is matched by illustrations with evocative, timeless quality.” Frances Lincoln, April 2002 |