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Is this actually about a white horse or is it another falsely advertised book with a horse on it?

Abby Rose Let me guess, you're still sore that "To kill a mockingbird" didn't have a word about killing mocking birds in it? LOL.

Just messing with you.

Well the…moreLet me guess, you're still sore that "To kill a mockingbird" didn't have a word about killing mocking birds in it? LOL.

Just messing with you.

Well there is a horse (a unicorn) IN the book, but it's ABOUT a girl named Maria moving into a her cousin's magical mansion. It has a great significance to the story, though, so it's a fitting title. (less)

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This is a weird question but does this book have a lion in it? More particularly, a black lion? I watched the move "The Secret of Moonacre" and seem to remember a black lion.

Cassandra In the book there's a tawny lion which they tell people is a dog so they aren't scared. Definitely not a black lion (the colour theme is very delibera…moreIn the book there's a tawny lion which they tell people is a dog so they aren't scared. Definitely not a black lion (the colour theme is very deliberate) but they did change a lot for the movie so it wouldn't surprise me. There's a big black cat though.(less)

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What kind of magic is in this book? Next question, is this magic realism or a land where magic exists like Narnia? Thank you😃

Elsa Fairy tale magic. No one "does" magic in this book, but the animals have mysterious powers. It is on the line of magical realism, as it is set in a ve…moreFairy tale magic. No one "does" magic in this book, but the animals have mysterious powers. It is on the line of magical realism, as it is set in a version of the real England, but clearly this little valley has its own magic.(less)

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I'm looking for an edition that has the lovely original illustrations by C. Walter Hodges. It seems like most of the modern editions don't have them, which I think is very sad, as the illustrations add to the magic. Can someone please assist me with an ISBN for an edition that does have them?

Lee The special edition copy I have acknowledges C. Walter Hodges as the illustrator. My edition contains one color illustration in the beginning of the b…moreThe special edition copy I have acknowledges C. Walter Hodges as the illustrator. My edition contains one color illustration in the beginning of the book and several black and white throughout the book. ISBN 9780745963433. (less)

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Is it recorded as an audio book?