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The Little White Horse (Paperback)

by Elizabeth Goudge (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Lion Hudson Plc; New edition edition (3 Jul 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0745945783
  • ISBN-13: 978-0745945781
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,577 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The beautiful valley of Moonacre is shadowed by the memory of the Moon Princess and the mysterious little white horse. When Maria Merryweather comes there on a visit she finds herself involved in an ancient feud. She is determined to restore peace and happiness to the whole of Moonacre Valley.


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The Little White Horse
"For a fleeting instant Maria thought she saw a little white horse with a flowing mane and tail, head raised, poised, halted in mid-flight, as though it had seen her and was glad."

The beautiful valley of Moonacre is shadowed by the memory of the Moon Princess and the mysterious little white horse. When Maria Merryweather comes there on a visit she finds herself involved with an ancient feud. She is determined to restore peace and happiness to the whole of Moonacre Valley. And Maria usually gets her own way* ?

"The Little White Horse was my favourite childhood book. I absolutely adored it. It had a cracking plot. It was scary and romantic in parts and had a feisty heroine." - J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, writing in The Bookseller.

Suitable for: Children aged 9+

ELIZABETH GOUDGE was a popular adult novelist who also wrote a number of well-loved children's fantasies. She was awarded the Libary Association's Carnegie Medal for The Little White Horse in 1946.

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Youth revisited, 3 Oct 2006
By A. Simpson "Simpsoni" (Nottingham, England) - See all my reviews
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I have just re- read The Little White Horse in one sitting on a beach in Tenerife. It is 25 years since I last read it and indeed had it read to me and I was immediately transported into a richly descriptive and morally fair world which I had forgotten. The warmth of the writing stayed with me and as my copy is battered I thought I would see if it is still in print and lo and behold here it is. Having read the reviews it would appear to me that the two critics who didn't like it came to the story later in life -the rest of us fans are re-reading a delight from childhood and revisiting feelings we had as children. You do have to view the words in historical context ( as you do with other writers such as Enid Blyton) but that doesn't detract from what is a great story for 8+ year old little girls who still want a bit of magic from a bygone age.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite children's book, 19 Jul 2005
By CJ (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Little White Horse (Library Binding)
This was one of my favourite books as a child. I first read it when I was about 8 or 9 year old and the memory of it's atmosphere is still with me now. I can still smell the geraniums! I have bought it for my daughter and all my nieces and goddaughters and always have one in stock for a Christmas or birthday present.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly charming, 8 Mar 2005
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This book is a doorway to a brighter and clearer world. The characters are wonderful; they are all very much themselves, each one an entirely different individual, with his own, colourful characteristics. In fact, one of the themes of the book, is how to be strongly yourself, yet live in harmony with others.

I like the spirit of service and duty, in the book. Marmaduke Scarlett, whose life is to cook sumptuous, mouthwatering dishes for the Merryweathers and their guests, no matter how many. It is his joy and his pride to serve in this creative way. And Miss Heliotrope, the governess, who was determined to love Maria, out of duty at first, until it turned into real love. The book inspires me to strive for higher things and not whinge and complain about my lot.

Apart from that, there is mystery and excitement and all set in a beautiful Devonshire valley.

I first read this book when I was ten, and at fourty-six, I still find it refreshing and enchanting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Two superb talents,one wonderful result
"The Little White Horse" won the Carnegie Medal in 1946 and despite being written so long ago,has a period setting so loses none of its charm. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fully Booked

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring
The pace of this book is far too slow to engage children. The author spends too long setting the scene and therefore the book is dull and unexciting. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dee McCarthy

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing!
Having discovered that this book was J K Rowling's favourite as a child, I was keen to read it. After hearing the plot, I was even keener to read it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Alice

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy - but beware
After two house moves, I lost my copy (this edition) of "The Little white horse", and bought a modern replacement copy without checking the publication details. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Susan Ott

5.0 out of 5 stars All time favourite
I read this when I was ten and have read it at least once a year ever since, along with I Capture the Castle,The Swish of the Curtain and Three Men in a Boat. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lesley Cookman

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, magical little story - won the Carnegie Medal for children's literature in 1946.
I was drawn to reading 'The Little White Horse' when I first saw J. K. Rowling's comments about the book ...'I absolutely adored 'The Little White Horse. Read more
Published 20 months ago by S. Barnes

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the prettiest books ever
I simply love this book. First I read it a year ago or so in my maternal language as I'm not from England but I'm also going to buy it in English. Read more
Published 23 months ago by S.M.

5.0 out of 5 stars Rejuvenating.
I love this book. Refreshingly uncynical and set in beautiful places, it's like an elixir, which I can sip when feeling jaded and world-weary.
Published 23 months ago by Elfreda

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for fairy-mad nine year old girl types...
I've read this recently as an adult, not having read it as a child.
The story is full of mysteries and makes for a good read. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2007 by thegoodbook

4.0 out of 5 stars Rather cloying but entertaining if you still believe in unicorns.
The Little White Horse is about Maria Merryweather, the newest Moon Princess at Moonacre Manor, and her quest to bring perfect happiness to the village of Silverydew by saving it... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2007 by Zoe Brillantes

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