The Horse Girl [Illustrated] [Paperback]

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'Poetic prose is matched with illustrations with an evocative, timeless quality.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'Jason Cockcroft's illustrations, while realistic with a filmic quality are executed in a soft focus enhancing the mysterious in the story.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Freya loves horses, but her mother forbids her to go near them. So Freya decides to carve her own huge horse, secretly, in the white chalky rock on the hillside above her village. One cold winter evening when she finishes the carving, a strange old woman, a gold ring and a magical journey into the heart of the hill lead the way to a wonderful meeting - which will heal the broken hearts of Freya's family - and bring her two unexpected birthday gifts. Miriam Moss's engrossing story, inspired by the Litlington White Horse, a chalk figure carved into Hindover Hill in East Sussex, combines with Jason Cockcroft's powerful artwork and a note on chalk carvings, to create a book that will enchant young readers everywhere.

Miriam Moss was born in Aldershot, in Hampshire, and has lived in the Middle East, Africa and China. This is the Tree, was shortlisted for the Bisto Award in 2000. She is the author of 75 books, translated into 21 languages.

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Jason Cockcroft was born and brought up in West Yorkshire, where he lives in Ilkley. He studied Fine Art at Falmouth School of Art. Jason began his career while still at art school. He is the illustrator of the Harry Potter jackets. He lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.