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If Wishes Were Horses (Paperback)

by Anne McCaffrey (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Wildside Press (1 Mar 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1557423180
  • ISBN-13: 978-1557423184
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.7 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 167,316 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Young Tizra and her twin brother Tracell find their world abruptly changed when their father is unexpectedly called to fight in a war which promises to last much longer than the usual three-day skirmish. Their mother - the village healer - enlists her children to assist her in caring for the many refugees left wounded and homeless by the conflict. Inspired by her mother, Tizra learns never to surrender hope even in a time of fear and uncertainty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, 18 May 2004
By Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If Wishes Were Horses (Hardcover)
When war breaks out, and her father is mobilized, young Tirza Eircelly watches as her mother must prepare the demesne for the tribulations that war will surely bring to it. Her mother is a bastion of calm and wisdom in the dark days, keeping everyone moving forward while others lose their heads. Tirza learns to help her mother, and be the woman that her times require.

Although there are no wizards or exploding fireballs, this is a magical tale, a tale of a gentle magic, the sort that comes from within. This is a very touching story. Lady Talarrie is drawn as a formidable woman, a woman of courage and compassion, of action and wisdom. Though it might sound cliché, I don't believe that you can read this story without falling in love with it. This is a great book, one that I recommend to everyone!

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars CHARMING!!!!A WONDERFUL READ!, 29 Mar 1999
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This review is from: If Wishes Were Horses (Hardcover)
This book is worth it's weight in gold! It's a charming and whimsical tale of yesteryear that leaves the reader smiling and pleasantly happy.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!, 14 Mar 1999
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Great story line, great characters! The only complaint that I have is that it was too short. It's a wonderful book to add to your collection.
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