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For very different reasons, this, too, is a book which should prove easy selling in days when most fiction presents a problem. A story of a boy and a horse (a ??earling filly, to be exactly and of how each helped bring the other through to greater matually. The publishers suggest an analogy with The Yearling. Personally, ?? felt is somewhat closer to National Velvet in its appeal. It is the story of an eleven year old boy, at odds?? with his father whom he never seems to please, but this is offset by a very perceptive mother. The boy lives in a perpetual daydream - his one intenas desire that he have a colt of his own, though he is allowed to ride virtually any horse an the ??. The whole action of the story takes place against the pattern of a ?? devoted to rela?? blooded horses, out in Wyoming. At last his wish is granted, and he shoo?? his yearling, against all advice. The story is centered on the process of winning "Flleka" and of proving the rightness of his choice, against terrific ?? There is acarcely?? any touch of sentimentality - there's plenty of action - there's a vigorous picture of the activities, the heartbreaks, the psychology of life on the ranch. High percentage readability. (Kirkus Reviews)
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This is a classic tale of the American plains and one boy's belief in a horse. Ken was entranced to watch Flicka - the speed of her, the power, the wildness - she led the band. Ken loves riding on the ranch in Wyoming. All he wants is a colt of his very own. Horses are the family's livelihood, and Dad can't afford to waste a valuable animal on a dreamer like Ken. Will Ken ever get to own the horse of his dreams?
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HIGH UP ON THE LONG HILL they called the Saddle Back, behind the ranch and the county road, the boy sat his horse, facing east, his eyes dazzled by the rising sun. Read the first page
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
my friend flicka is a brilliant read. I have read all three in the seiris My fiend flicka , Thunderhead and The green grass of wyoming the first book i got was thunderhead as i was the only one i could find. My friend flicka is about a young boy called ken who lives with his mum ,dad and his brother Howard, all ken longs for is the day he is allowed a colt of his own and after getting bad test marks at school ken proimises that if he can have a colt of his own he will work harder and get better marks BUT this is only the beging of a three part story of the ups and downs of ken Mclaughlin's ranch life. READ ALL THREE BOOKS AND FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS !
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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i was 12 when i read my friend flicka and as i love horses i loved the book.i then went on and read my friend flicka 2,thunderhead 1,2 &3 and the green grass of wyoming parts 1,2&3. after reading the whole series Ken grows up from being a mindless daydreamer to a young man with flicka by his side all the while.an excellent novel!!!well done!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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My Friend Flicka is a really good book. I read it last year, I am now 12, and it touched my heart that someone could be so loyal to a horse.Anyway I'd advise this book to any horse lover. I am now reading the book Thunerhead which is about Flickas foal. Its a very good book as well.
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Stays with you !
I read this book when I was 6 and that was nearly 70 years ago! I loved it and it's sequel passionately then and still remember it with affection after all these years. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jane Cooper
i loved this !
i first read this book when i was about 9 or 10, and was the first time a book ever made me cry. i absolutly loved it, it's such a touching story and so much more than just a horse... Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by H. J. Walters
The Best Book in the World
I think it is the best book I have evey read. I have read loads of other horsy books by other famous authors, but I still think the set of books about Ken and his mare Flicka are... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2001
You are mad if you haven't read it!! TRUE
This book is brilliant. You are all the people and are yelling at Ken's father to do it. I think this book is super for anyone. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2001
A Really Great Book!
This is one of my favorite books ever!!! I could identify with Ken, being a daydreamer and a horse lover too. Read more
Published on 16 May 1999
You must read it!
My Friend Flicka is about a boy (Ken) who was never able to do anything right. His daydreams got so far in front of his work, that it seemed like he couldn't do a job without... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 1998
A very touching story.
I loved this book. I was very touched, and I think this is an excellent book for young adults that enjoy good books. I'm going to by my own copy soon!
Published on 14 Oct 1998
Not just for kids
I first read this book in the 4th grade, and loved it. I especially liked the fact that issues were addressed that don't normally fall within the scope of children's literature,... Read more
Published on 10 Aug 1998
One of my favourites; A touching and heartwarming story
Everytime I read it I feel moved. I love this book and recommend it to anybody who loves horses and good books.
Published on 27 April 1998
I LOVED this book!
This book has been a favorite of mine ever since the first time I read it. I read it all I can and lend it to ALL of my friends. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 1998
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