The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

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The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
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978-0-689-71696-6

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, written and illustrated by Paul Goble, is a children's picture book originally released by Bradbury Press in 1978. It was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1979.[1][2] As of 1993, the book has been published by Simon & Schuster.

Description

The book's 31 pages contains full-color, double-paged

lithograph. The font
of the text is set in 12 pt. Century Schoolbook. Each page measures 8"x10".

Plot

The story focuses on a young

buffalo. One day, the herd stampedes due to a thunderstorm, while the girl is among them. She climbs onto the back of one of the horses, and is carried far away from their usual grazing grounds. The next day, the girl awakes to see a beautiful spotted stallion who identifies himself as the leader of all the wild horses, and welcomes her to live with them. Meanwhile, the girl's tribe searches for her. About one year later, two hunters spot the girl riding with the horses, but she is driven away with the rest of the herd. The hunters return to the tribe with this news, and riders are sent in pursuit. The stallion defends the girl, but she is caught when her horse stumbles. The girl returns home, but is sad to leave the horses. She falls ill with no sign of improvement. The girl asks if she can return, and her parents honor her wish to live among the wild horses again. Each year, she would return to her parents with the gift of a colt. Then one year, she does not return. When the hunters see the wild horses again, they see a mare
riding alongside the stallion. They believe this horse to be the girl transformed, which brings the tribe great pride to know they have one of their own riding among them.

Writing and illustration

The book features illustrations with colorful

Native American myths
, folklore, and visual arts.

Critical reception

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses has been viewed favorably by critics, particularly for its artwork and positive portrayal of

Native American culture".[9] According to Kirkus Reviews, "Goble tells the story soberly, allowing it to settle, to find its own level", with illustrations "in the familiar striking Goble style, but softened out here and there with masses of flowers and foliage".[10]

Awards

The book received the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1979. It was included in the Scholastic Corporation's "200 for 2000" list of best children's book of the millennium.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 – Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009
  2. ^ Slung, Michele (12 Jan 1979). "the 1979 Newberry and Caldecott Medals". No. Final Edition. The Washington Post.
  3. ^ Palmer, Nancy (May 1990). ""Dream Wolf" review". School Library Journal: 96.
  4. ^ Campbell, Victoria (December 1978). ""The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses" review". School Library Journal: 43.
  5. ^ Blake Smith, Gregory (22 November 1987). ""Death of the Iron Horse" review". No. late edition. The New York Times.
  6. ^ Rice, Harold C.K. (9 November 1980). ""The Gift of the Sacred Dog" review". The New York Times.
  7. ^ McHargue, Georgess (10 December 1978). ""The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses" review". No. late edition. The New York Times.
  8. ^ McHargue, Georgess (10 December 1978). ""The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses" review". No. late edition. The New York Times.
  9. ^ "The Horn Book - Review". www.hbook.com. The Horn Book Magazine. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  10. ^ ""The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses" review". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Review. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  11. ^ Martin, Claire (5 February 2000). "Publisher starts another chapter for kid's book list". No. 2nd edition. The Denver Post.
Awards
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