- Title:
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The Winter Horses
- Written by:
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Philip Kerr
- Read by:
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Edwina Wren
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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6
- Duration:
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6 hours 38 minutes
- Published:
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November 01 2014
- Available Date:
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November 01 2014
- Age Category:
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Young Adult (13+)
- ISBN:
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9781486243129
- Genres:
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Fiction; Historical Fiction; Young Adult Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda/Walker audio
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Price
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New York Times bestselling author
'Fast-paced action and interesting history keep readers turning the pages ...'
Kirkus Reviews
From Philip Kerr, the New York Times bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther novels, comes a breathtaking journey of survival in the dark days of WWII in Ukraine, a country that remains tumultuous today. This inspiring tale captures the power of the human spirit and is perfect for fans of The Book Thief, Milkweed, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
It will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine. But it's 1941, and things are different this year. Max, the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve, must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secrets – for there is a girl, Kalinka, who is hiding in the park.
Kalinka has lost her home, her family, her belongings – everything but her life. Still, she has gained one small, precious gift: a relationship with the rare wild and wily Przewalski's horses that wander the preserve. Aside from Max, these endangered animals are her only friends – until a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for good.
Now Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen forest to save the only two surviving horses – and herself.
'Like the best stories told around a campfire, it is spellbinding ...'
School Library Journal