- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Andersen; New edition edition (28 Mar 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1842700995
- ISBN-13: 978-1842700990
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 0.3 x 25.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 79,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A paperback edition of the best-selling and critically acclaimed St. Ives classic.
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One windy summer day, an artist makes a horse sculpture out of the sand on the beach at St Ives. It takes him the whole day, and all the beach people admire it. But when everyone goes in at the end of the day, the Sand Horse can hear the white horses in the surf calling to him: 'Come with us to Sennen, Land's End, and Longships Light!,' and he longs to join them.
This haunting story was Ann Turnbull's first for Andersen Press, beautifully interpreted by Greenaway Medal Winner Michael Foreman.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first heard this story while working as a special needs assistant in a class of 6yr olds! I was entranced, and one or two children asked afterwards, "Miss, are you crying ?" but then I am rather sentimental. It is a beautiful story which I subsequently bought for my own children. It is full of magic and wonder which are always the best ingredients for a children's book anyway. Highly recommended.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this for a friend because she loves childrens horse storys. I did'nt realise that it was actually illustrated and quite a short story. Its a lovely read about a man who builds sandcastles and other stuff. One day he builds a sand horse. The sand horse then comes to life but cannot move and is unhappy that he cannot join his sea horse friends (waves) who are calling him. The story has a happy ending and the illustrations are very good which help the story come to life. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed it and then gave it to my son to read! He thought it was ok, which (my son being 9 years old) and very hard to please is not a bad rating!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I happened to find this story in a library in Atlanta when I was looking after my friend's little boy. I really enjoyed it but knew my mum would like it even more because she loves St Ives, the sea and horses. 2 weeks ago I found the reference I took down at Dunwoody library, 1 week ago I was at the beach with my mum and she happened to make a sand horse. Today I sent the book for her via Amazon. It's only taken me 5 years...! Enjoy the magic!
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the sand horse
If you do not have an imagination then don't read this book. It is enchanting and I read it repeatedly to adults and hold them spellbound. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Richard F. Acworth
A Magical Book
This is a wonderful book. I first heard the story on Jackanory and it stayed with me for years. I finally found it in a bookshop and have read it to hundreds of children ( I am an... Read more
Published 18 months ago by kathy 23
Nostalgic:
I bought this book last year because i was feeling 'nostalgic' at the time. I first read this book when i was in school, i remember it was just one out of a book of short stories... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jan
I didn't like it but he did
Grandson voted on this and was most enthusiastic (and he is fussy) so it has my vote
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by Dr. D. A. Mackonochie
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