Murray the Race Horse: 1 (Fables from the Stables) - Softcover

Puckett, Gavin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571334687 ISBN 13: 9780571334681

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2017

Synopsis

Murray the horse dreams of winning big races just like the rest of his family but he has one problem - he's just not that fast! When horse Ned Plumb twists his ankle at the start line, his jockey spots Murray in the crowd and says, 'Fancy a race?' Murray finally gets his chance to shine and beat the neigh-sayers with a rather unusual race technique...Written in winning verse, the accessible, bonkers writing in Murray the Horse will charm boys and girls age 7-11 (and horse-lovers of all ages), is complemented by Tor Freeman's hilarious illustrations, and has a great message about believing in yourself and following your dreams.

About this title

Review

A great little series . . . told in quick rhyme (similar to a limerick pattern) which adds to the humor and interest of the tale. The story was fun, quick, and engaging. Recommended. Source: ReadingRumpus

I think you will find,
if you give it a look,
a story that's silly,
clever, and charming -
it's written in rhyme
and completely disarming..

The illustrations here
play a big role.
Well-suited to the text,
they add to the whole.
Friendly, full-color
artwork galore.

Share it with young readers
they might be hooked.

Author: Travis Jonker Source: School Library Journal Blog

Give this to your horse story fans and your humour readers. Source: MomReadIt

Book Description

Hilarious new edition of an underdog story (about a horse) from Greenhouse Funny Prize winner Gavin Puckett and illustrator Tor Freeman, for ages 7+.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0571334687
• ISBN 13: 9780571334681
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80
• Illustrator: Freeman Tor