{"product_id":"the-horse-dreamer-9798225062026","title":"The Horse Dreamer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic in the making, \u003ci\u003eThe Horse Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning, hopeful and poignant story about one girl and a horse who helps her rediscover the joy and life that surround us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA creature of courage and hope.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA companion when you are lost.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA friend when you are alone.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most, following the loss of her father. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seemingly made from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished him into existence. He becomes her friend and confidant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the summer and autumn, they ride and play, but as Christmas approaches, it will require all of Merryn's newfound strength to help her mom and her sisters heal too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning, hopeful, and poignant middle-grade story, written and illustrated by debut author Holly Surplice, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Horse Dreamer \u003c\/i\u003eis a modern classic in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Holly Surplice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chicken House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.80h x 5.50w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798225062026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolly lives in the beautiful Outer Hebrides with her three children, Painter and Pencil the dogs, Penny Crayon the cat, and a collection of other furry and feathered family. Island life inspires both her written and illustrative work but many of her stories come from observing the animals around her and remembering her farming childhood. Holly studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, with her first picture book acquired by Walker Books during her degree show. Holly's books are full of heart, with meaningful writing and expressive illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Holly Surplice \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":67804829188253,"sku":"9798225062026","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_99869906-a20b-4c3b-a4e7-869989b7846c.jpg?v=1794384378","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-horse-dreamer-9798225062026","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}