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White Stallion of Lipizza
The magnificent Lipizzan stallions of Vienna come to life as never before in this exciting story by award-winning author, Marguerite Henry.
A young boy named Hans dreams of one day working with the famed stallions of Lipizza. But coming from a family of bakers, Hans is discouraged from ever becoming a rider. That is, until the day he is invited to watch the extraordinary
Hardcover, 112 pages
Published
April 1st 1994
by MacMillan Publishing Company
(first published March 1st 1979)
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A fascinating horse story by an author whom many call the most famous horse author ever, this book is also a story about horse training, the history of the white Lipizzaner stallions of Vienna, and a young boy who has and pursues an impossible dream. I especially appreciated the fact that things were not made easy for him. His dream did not come true by magic, but by hard work and persistence, even when things were difficult and others were discouraging.
I read this book aloud to my daughters.
We loved this book! My elder daughter especially loves horses and riding, so she was particularly interested in the details that Henry provided with regards to training of both the horses and riders.
This inspirational book teaches that dreams can come true through hard work and perseverance. Hans did, at times, feel discouraged but he persisted. We should all work hard to attain our goals, which is a good value for young children to learn.
MY RATING: 4 stars...more
We loved this book! My elder daughter especially loves horses and riding, so she was particularly interested in the details that Henry provided with regards to training of both the horses and riders.
This inspirational book teaches that dreams can come true through hard work and perseverance. Hans did, at times, feel discouraged but he persisted. We should all work hard to attain our goals, which is a good value for young children to learn.
MY RATING: 4 stars...more
So far, I have loved every Marguerite Henry book I have ever found. She is one author who wrote intelligently for young adults. When I read her now, I do not wonder what I saw in her books. I still enjoy them!
This book has some of the most beautiful of Wesley Dennis' illustrations.
This book has some of the most beautiful of Wesley Dennis' illustrations.
Illustrations by Wesley Dennis enhance the persistence/goal attainment theme. Hans, the protagonist, is a boy with a dream. He wants to train to ride the Lipizzaners, the famous white stallions of Vienna. His quest inspires him to read the Ancient Greek historian, Xenophon.
I read this book once, when I was about eight years old, and I have never forgotten it. One of the most touching and inspirational books I have ever read, I have always been a huge Marguerite Henry fan, but this is by far her best work.
As a kid in the 1960s I looked forward to getting new horse books by Maruerite Henry for birthday or other special occasions. I was a horse fanatic. Someday I hope to go to a horse show to see these horses.
"White Stallion of Lipizza" is about a boy named Hans , who is a baker's son. His dream is to get into the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. When he accomplishes his dream, he befriends a horse named Maestoso Borina, the oldest and most professional horse at the school. Hans rides Maestoso Borina while learning the great art of horse ballet. I recommend this book to anyone who is a horse lover!
So much to learn about besides just the horses - Henry's books were among my favorites because I learned about the peoples and the history, too.
My kids really enjoyed learning about Lipizza horses while we read this book. You can't go wrong with a Marguerite Henry horse book!
loved this one, and the information about Austria, Dressage, the history of the Spanish Riding School...
Sep 12, 2012
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Fantastic read - especially enjoyed by my young equestrienne. A great story of setting a goal, working hard and persevering to achieve it.
A favorite from childhood. Well told. Buy one to last.
Oct 28, 2008
Aadel Bussinger
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Beautiful, informative, great illustrations. This was truly a book for the whole family. Hans works in the family bakery, but his dream is to work with the Famous Lipizzaner Horses that he sees each Sunday as they march to their performance. Will Hans have to let go of his dream, or can determination get him what he wants?
Great as a history, geography, and science lesson if you study further about Austria, the Lipizzaner Horses, Horse Training and Anatomy, and WW2 and General Paton's part in sav...more
Great as a history, geography, and science lesson if you study further about Austria, the Lipizzaner Horses, Horse Training and Anatomy, and WW2 and General Paton's part in sav...more
My kids loved this story.
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This is our current read aloud with Clara and Max. Clara is completely fascinated by this book so far but Max is a bit more reluctant. Clara just finished re-reading Misty of Chincoteague by the same author so she loved the book before we even started reading.
Cute story about Lippizaner stallions. I didn't know much about them so it was interesting.
My favorite Marguerite Henry book.
The White Stallion of Lipizza is a truly lovely book. I read it second grade and I haven't forgotten it since. It's a simple and charming yet deep story with everything a seven-year-old could possibly desire in a book: gorgeous white horses, bakeries, adventure, family, and dreams with some challenges and loss thrown in to hold everything together. This is a book every kid should get the chance to read.
Back in the day, they would occasionally show the Lipizzan stallions on television. I was fascinated by them. And I love just about everything Marguerite Henry wrote about horses. She made them seem like so much more than animals...
Sophia really loved this. It didn't catch me as much though.
I love this book so much! and after I whent to see the lipizzan stallions it's just awesome!
Dancing Horses...what girl wouldn't like that??
Great story, beautiful pictures in this edition.
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Marguerite Henry (April 13, 1902-November 26, 1997) was an American writer. The author of fifty-nine books based on true stories of horses and other animals, her work has captivated entire generations of children and young adults and won several Newbery Awards and Honors. Among the more famous of her works was Misty of Chincoteague, which was the basis for the 1961 movie Misty, and several sequel...more
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