Horse Diaries #1: Elska
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Publishing Details
Horse Diaries #1: Elska
By (Author) Catherine Hapka
Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
1
Random House USA Inc
Random House Books for Young Readers
1st January 1998
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
FIC
Physical Properties
144
Width 140mm, Height 176mm, Spine 11mm
126g
Description
American Girl/Dear America with horses--the collectable new series with a classic feel for all lovers of horses and history! Iceland, circa AD 1000 Elska is a silver dapple Icelandic filly. She spends summers frisking about the countryside and winters in the farmyard, where the girl human Amma takes special care of her. But when a powerful neighbor notices Elska, her contented life suddenly changes. Here is Elska's story . . . in her own words.
Author Bio
Catherine Hapka has written more than 150 books for children and young adults-many about horses, including several in the Saddle Club and Pine Hollow series. A lifelong horse lover, she rides several times per week and appreciates horses of all breeds. She lives on a small farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania. 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.
