Elska

Name: Elska
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Catherine Hapka
ISBN: 9798350864403

Author: Catherine Hapka

Series: Horse Diaries #1

Narrator: Ann Richardson

Unabridged: 1 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/08/2023

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Animals

Synopsis

Iceland, circa AD 1000

Elska is a silver dapple Icelandic filly. She spends summers frisking about the countryside and winters in the farmyard, where the girl human Amma takes special care of her. But when a powerful neighbor notices Elska, her contented life suddenly changes. Here is Elska's story . . . in her own words.

About Catherine Hapka

Catherine Hapka has written more than 150 books for children and young adults-many about horses, including several in the Saddle Club and Pine Hollow series. A lifelong horse lover, she rides several times per week and appreciates horses of all breeds. She lives on a small farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andria on March 04, 2022

If I'd read this as a kid, I'd have adored it. As an adult it's still enjoyable though a few of the names a bit difficult to process. Great story, and lovely artwork. Actual rating 3.5 ⭐......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on November 11, 2012

Reviewed by Joan Stradling for TeensReadToo.com ELSKA is a horse story like no other. Mainly because this story comes straight from the horse's mouth. That's right; Hapka lets Elska tell her own story. The book begins with Elska's birth and follows her as she grows and learns the way of an Icelandic m......more

Goodreads review by Julia on October 06, 2019

A sweet book.......more

Goodreads review by Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse on August 28, 2023

An easy and quick read to share with your kiddos. The illustrations are beautiful, and the info about the horse breed and country of origin is great.......more