The White Horse
Talisman
Book One of the Summer of Magic Series
By: Andrea Spalding
Cover Art: Martin Springett
Type: Young Adult
Published by: Orca Book Publishers
Available in: Hardcover, 186pp, 2001
ISBN: 1-55143-187-4
Avaliable in: Softcover, 186pp, 2001
ISBN: 1-55143-222-6
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Chantel,
Adam, Holly and Owen set out to help the Great White Horse Equus
find his mate and regain his magical talisman. But as the horse
rises, so does the dragon. The age-old struggle between good and
evil threatens the bond betweem Chantel and Adam and endangers the
quest.
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Finalist
and Honour Book for Silver Birch award
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Nominated
for Diamond
Willow
Award (
Sask.
Young Readers’ Choice)
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Nominated
for Hackmatack Award
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Nominated
for
Manitoba
Reader’s Choice Award
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Children’s
Book Centre “Our Choice”
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Andrea Spalding’s prologue ... crackles... Spalding’s delight
with her subject matter is infectious. She fast-cuts in and out of
ancient histories ... to move the plot at a galloping clip. Not
only does she do away with ... ponderous exposition ... she also
holds tight to the reins of her story. ... Echoing well-loved
touchstones, myths, and tales, Spalding creates a fine gateway
into fantasy literature ... works really well as entry-level
fantasy for 10- to 12-year-olds. Quill & Quire
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Magical horses and dragons enter the dreams and realities of
children, taking them on fantastical adventures on Earth and
beyond. Suitable for classroom and/or individual reading, this
book... will have children of all ages dreaming of magic,
enchantments, and adventure. Young Adult Books in Review
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This book ... will have children of all ages dreaming of magic,
enchantments and adventure. The Alan Review
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Inventive, well paced and bursting with action... just right for
middle-graders who love classic battles between good and evil. Booklist
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The White Horse Talisman invites young raders on a
fascinating foray into old English folklore and Celtic legends. CM
Magazine
“The White Horse Talisman” is an
exciting tale that successfully combines myth, legend, and
fantasy. It kept me intrigued right up to the end. I’m looking
forward to Volume Two.” Karleen Bradford, author of
“Whisperings of Magic” and “Lionheart’s Scribe”
It was seven minutes after midnight on the
seventh day.
Whoooooosh! A flash of light streaked the sky and touched a
magical horse carved into the white chalk hillside. The great
creature shook himself free of the chalk and rose to his feet.
It was seven minutes after midnight on the seventh day of
the seventh month.
The only person watching was Chantel.
No matter. It was enough. The summer of magic could begin.
In The White Horse Talisman, the
first volume in the Summer of Magic Quartet, Chantel, Adam, Holly,
and Owen set out to help the Great White Horse Equus find his mate
and regain his magical talisman. But as the horse rises, so does
the dragon. The age-old struggle between good and evil threatens
the bond between Chantel and Adam and endangers the quest.
Here is a fantasy at its best, a story
that raises hairs on the back of the neck and sends satisfying
chills up and down the spine, a story that, while clearly drawn
from the rich world of make-believe feels truer that true.
Internet Links :
The Web sites we have listed here will help you to learn more
about the people and places in the book.
- Photos
of the White Horse in England
- Read
more about the legend of the White Horse
- Making
a Class Poster? Where's a free line drawing for the chalk
outline!
- Look
down from the top of the White Horse and see the Dragon Hill
- Learn More about Dragons
- Did
you know there was a Canadian Dragon?
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