Mystic Horse

From the first brilliant rush of horses to the triumphant sight of beautiful bays, chestnuts, shiny blacks, whites, grays, and paints galloping across the pages, Paul Goble's very special book will delight all who love horses and all who love stories that tell of the spiritual connection between people and animals.

His magnificent, detailed paintings evoke an almost forgotten world as he recounts a stirring legend based on the oral tradition of the Pawnee. Focusing on a poor boy and his grandmother, adventure begins when the boy discovers an old, limping horse. Though ridiculed by his tribe, the boy cares for the horse and brings it back to health. In turn, the animal helps his friend achieve greatness, only to be betrayed. The boy's remorse is sincere, but will he be forgiven?

Captivating readers, Caldecott medalist Paul Goble shows how a loving friendship changes the lives of a people.

Author: Paul Goble
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 04/01/2003
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.74w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780060298135
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 65953 / Mystic Horse


Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2003 pg. 383
PW Notes and Reprints 03/24/2003 pg. 78
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2003 pg. 361
School Library Journal 05/01/2003 pg. 136
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2003 pg. 447 - Book Of Special Distinction
Booklist 07/01/2003 pg. 1894
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 405 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 405 - Superior,Well Above Average
Publishers Weekly 03/24/2003

About the Author
Goble, Paul: -

Paul Goble grew up in England, where he developed a deep interest in the culture of the Plains Indians. In 1977, he came to live and study in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Greatly influenced by his adoptive father, Chief Edgar Red Cloud, and other Native American people, Paul Goble has created an outstanding body of work that celebrates Plains Indian culture. His distinguished books include the Caldecott Medal-winning The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, Buffalo Woman, Dream Wolf, Her Seven Brothers, Adopted by the Eagles, and Storm Maker's Tipi.

Paul Goble says, Throughout my books I have tried to reflect the special Indian feeling of mystical relationship with nature. The New York Times describes Paul Goble's work as a marriage of authentic design and contemporary artistry, declaring, it succeeds beautifully. His artwork resides in a number of collections and institutions, including the Library of Congress and the South Dakota Art Museum.

Paul Goble lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with his wife, Janet. He was recently named an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by South Dakota State University inBrookings.

Goble, Paul: -

Paul Goble grew up in England, where he developed a deep interest in the culture of the Plains Indians. In 1977, he came to live and study in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Greatly influenced by his adoptive father, Chief Edgar Red Cloud, and other Native American people, Paul Goble has created an outstanding body of work that celebrates Plains Indian culture. His distinguished books include the Caldecott Medal-winning The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, Buffalo Woman, Dream Wolf, Her Seven Brothers, Adopted by the Eagles, and Storm Maker's Tipi.

Paul Goble says, Throughout my books I have tried to reflect the special Indian feeling of mystical relationship with nature. The New York Times describes Paul Goble's work as a marriage of authentic design and contemporary artistry, declaring, it succeeds beautifully. His artwork resides in a number of collections and institutions, including the Library of Congress and the South Dakota Art Museum.

Paul Goble lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with his wife, Janet. He was recently named an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by South Dakota State University inBrookings.