Bonnie and Sam : The Shadow Brumby

Bonnie and Sam : The Shadow Brumby

by Alison Lester (Author), RolandHarvey (Illustrator)

Synopsis

ALISON LESTER: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2012-13..Bonnie and Sam are best friends. No one loves horses the way they do. When Bonnie whispers to them, they understand, and Sam always knows if they need a drink, or a hug, or a race around the paddock...The girls ride together whenever they can, and they have the best adventures, like that time the wild shadow brumby slipped into town ...Illustrated in full colour.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 01 Mar 2009

ISBN 10: 1741148901
ISBN 13: 9781741148909
Book Overview: For readers aged 7 to 9 Reissued for the release of Book 4 in the series Engaging stories based on Alison's own childhood in country Australia Colour illustrations featuring Roland's trademark charm, humour and well-observed detail Easy-to-read short chapter book format Themes include horses, friendship, mystery, adventure, rural life

Media Reviews
'Beautifully illustrated in colour with quirky touches - the inside cover is a map of the town with all the horses' paddocks shown - this story will delight young horse lovers everywhere ...' Bookseller + Publisher, March 2007'There are thousands of horsey books out there, but this is one of the best. The story is sprightly, the characters are loveable - humans and horses - and Roland Harvey's illustrations are full of detail and warmth.' Sunday Age, 8 April 2007
Author Bio
Alison Lester is the creator of many popular and award-winning children's books, many of which reflect her own country childhood. The Snow Pony was shortlisted for both YABBA and KOALA awards, reflecting its popularity with young readers. The Quicksand Pony was shortlisted for the National Children's Award, Festival Awards for Literature in 1998, and in 1999 was the winner of the WAYRBA. Her picture book Are We There Yet? was the winner of the 2005 CBC Book of the Year - Picture Book award...Alison Lester was Australia's Children's Laureate in 2012 and 2013...Roland Harvey is one of Australia's best-loved illustrators. In 1978, he established Roland Harvey Studios and began designing and producing greeting cards, posters and stationery with a distinctly Australian flavour, before venturing into publishing. Some of his best-loved books include My Place in Space, Burke and Wills, The First Fleet, and the best-selling At the Beach, In the Bush, In the City series...