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The Little White Horse

Elizabeth Goudge
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The Little White Horse

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2001

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Elizabeth Goudge

The Little White Horse

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

238

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Moonacre Valley • 1840s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge, a young girl named Maria Merryweather journeys to Moonacre Manor after her father's death. Set in 19th-century England, Maria discovers enchanting secrets and mysticism in the manor and its surroundings, ultimately embarking on a quest to restore peace and unravel mysteries within her new home.

Fantastical

Nostalgic

Heartwarming

Romantic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

16,054 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge is celebrated for its enchanting prose, vivid description, and rich imagination. Readers appreciate its nostalgic charm and engaging fantasy elements. However, some criticize it for a slow-paced narrative and occasionally dated themes. Overall, it remains a beloved classic for its whimsical storytelling and moral depth.

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Who Should Read The Little White Horse?

Readers who cherish whimsical, enchanting tales like The Secret Garden or The Chronicles of Narnia will enjoy The Little White Horse. Ideal for those who appreciate vivid landscapes, timeless themes of courage and love, and a blend of fantasy and reality. Fans of classic, heartwarming stories with a touch of mystery will find this book appealing.

4.4

16,054 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Little White Horse was awarded the Carnegie Medal in 1946, recognizing it as the best children's book by a British author for that year.

J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has been cited as a fan of The Little White Horse, mentioning it as one of her favorite books.

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The story was adapted into a television series called Moonacre in 1994, and later into the film The Secret of Moonacre in 2008.

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Book Details
Pages

238

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Moonacre Valley • 1840s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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