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The Winter Pony (2011)

by Iain Lawrence(Favorite Author)

3.97 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0385733771 (ISBN13: 9780385733779)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Delacorte Books for Young Readers

review 1: Iain Lawrence has written a beautiful juvenile historical novel about Robert Falcon Scott's doomed expedition to reach the South Pole. What makes this story so involving, is that Mr. Lawrence tells this story from the point of view of Jimmy Pigg, one of the white ponies who made the arduous journey. This story is rich in historical detail and humanely told. The voice of Jimmy Pigg is believable, heartbreaking and transcendant. Wonderful for older children who love animals and adventure. Be warned though, this story is tragic.
review 2: Ages 10-14. This is a pony's-eye-view of Robert Scott's race to the South Pole. I didn't think I'd like this story, but I love Iain Lawrence's other books, so I thought I'd give it a try. And I barely minded that an animal ... morewas telling the story. If you know your Pole history, you know this story ends badly, and it's not a gentle read. Sensitive animal lovers will not enjoy it. But I thought it was interesting to learn the details of this quest through the eyes of a loyal and dedicated beast of burden. less

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