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White Stallion of Lipizza

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The magnificent Lipizzan stallions of Vienna come to life as never before in this exciting story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry, back in print by popular demand.
A young boy named Hans dreams of one day working with the famed stallions of Lipizza. But coming from a family of bakers, Hans is discouraged from ever becoming a rider. That is, until the day he is invited to watch the extraordinary Ballet of Lipizzaners—from the Imperial Box!—and his life is changed forever.

Marguerite Henry artfully includes authentic details about the skillful training of both horse and rider as she weaves the story of Hans and his beloved Lipizzan stallion, Borina. The brilliance of Hans's dazzling public performances and his devotion to the art of classical riding make this story uniquely rich in history and horsemanship—a tale to be treasured by horse lovers of all ages.

This beloved story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations with gorgeous new cover art.

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Publisher: Aladdin

Kindle Book

  • Release date: March 11, 2014

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781481403931
  • Release date: March 11, 2014

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781481403931
  • File size: 15230 KB
  • Release date: March 11, 2014

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.5
Lexile® Measure:810
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3-4

The magnificent Lipizzan stallions of Vienna come to life as never before in this exciting story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry, back in print by popular demand.
A young boy named Hans dreams of one day working with the famed stallions of Lipizza. But coming from a family of bakers, Hans is discouraged from ever becoming a rider. That is, until the day he is invited to watch the extraordinary Ballet of Lipizzaners—from the Imperial Box!—and his life is changed forever.

Marguerite Henry artfully includes authentic details about the skillful training of both horse and rider as she weaves the story of Hans and his beloved Lipizzan stallion, Borina. The brilliance of Hans's dazzling public performances and his devotion to the art of classical riding make this story uniquely rich in history and horsemanship—a tale to be treasured by horse lovers of all ages.

This beloved story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations with gorgeous new cover art.

Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Aladdin

    Kindle Book
    Release date: March 11, 2014

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781481403931
    Release date: March 11, 2014

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781481403931
    File size: 15230 KB
    Release date: March 11, 2014

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 5.5
    Lexile® Measure: 810
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 3-4