A moving retelling of Anna Sewell's classic story of cruelty and kindness, perfect for introducing younger readers to this much-loved story. Follow one special horse's journey from the rolling hills of the English countryside to the dark, cobbled streets of London.
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Anna Sewell was born in 1820 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. At the age of fourteen she injured both of her ankles in an accident, which meant that she could never walk properly again. Because of this she relied heavily on travelling in horse-drawn carriages, and it was from here that her love of horses grew. In 1871 Anna be
Alan Marks is widely published and has illustrated many books. He is also a 'Smarties Prize' prize winner.
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