Horse Dreamer (HB)

A stunning, hopeful and poignant middle-grade animalstory, written and illustrated by debut author Holly Surplice.The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most, followingthe loss of her father. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seeminglymade from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished himinto existence.He becomes her friend and confidant. Throughout the summer andautumn, they ride and play, but as Christmas approaches, it willrequire all of Merryn’s new-found strength to help her mumand her sisters heal too. A perfect Christmas gift for readers aged 9 and up; allthe makings of a modern classic.A beautiful jacketed hardback with blue ink interiorprinting.Explores themes of grief, family and healing in an accessibleway for young readers.Shades of Lauren St John and Marianne Dreams.