The magnificent Lipizzan stallions of Vienna come to life as never before in this exciting story by award-winning author, Marguerite Henry.
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Feb 05, 2010
Mandy
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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.
Jan 26, 2010
Emma
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'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.
Jun 12, 2011
Darlene
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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 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 More...
Dec 30, 2008
Rebecca
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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.
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May 14, 2011
Johanna
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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.
May 30, 2009
Martine
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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.
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Jul 29, 2011
Cheryl in CC NV
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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.
Jun 27, 2009
Sarah
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My kids really enjoyed learning about Lipizza horses while we read this book. You can't go wrong with a Marguerite Henry horse book!
Oct 28, 2008
Deldobuss
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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 Pato 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 Pato More...
Feb 23, 2011
Skye
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Cute story about Lippizaner stallions. I didn't know much about them so it was interesting.
Feb 28, 2010
Rae
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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...
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