| Reviewer: Hirsh
S. '11 This is a book for
younger children from 2nd grade and under.
This book is about a kingdom in India, where an evil serpent is bound to
come. The king knows that there is only one force that can defeat it, a
hallowed horse. The king looks everywhere, but can't find one. But one
man, who raises horses for a living, decides to sell horses at a market.
On the way to the market, a mare has a pure white foal. This little foal
slows the herd, and eventually stops it. Soon, everyone hears about the
"terrible little, foal," except for one potter. That day, the potter
comes by, and instead of the horse kicking him, or knocking him over,
the foal gently licks his hand. The potter feels an attachment to the
horse, and gets him. This clumsy foal turned out to be a kind, and
intelligent horse.
Meanwhile, at the king's court, astrologers search, and search for the
horse. As a last resort, they look into a crystal ball. Will they find
the horse, and defeat Kaliya, the evil serpent? Read the book to find
out!
Winter 2004 |
