The Little White Horse

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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…more
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
Carol I know I listened to it on audio, but that was like 10-15 years ago so who knows if there are any audio versions still out there.

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