Mystic Horse

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Mystic Horse by Paul Goble. “There was a man who dearly loved his horse. But when the man died the horse was no longer cared for, and was continually passed from one person to another.” This book is written and illustrated by Paul Goble, who won the Caldecott medal for his book The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. Goble, who grew up in England, has a special interest in the culture and history of the Plains Indians. The bond he feels is clearly portrayed in this wonderful telling of a Pawnee legend about an abandoned and unloved horse that is taken in and cared for by a poor young Pawnee boy who lives with his grandmother. One day the horse speaks to the boy, and guides him to a great victory, but because the boy did not heed a warning given by the horse, he is struck by tragedy. This book is suitable for elementary school aged children who may be beginning to learn about the culture and history of America. See this book listed in our catalog