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An apparently unread copy in perfect condition.
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An apparently unread copy in perfect condition.
Jewel is terrified of everything - especially the horses on her ranch. But when her grandfather puts the fate of a scrawny newborn foal in her hands, she has no choice but to care for the sad little thing she names Bug. As the two grow fond of each other, Jewel discovers an extraordinary secret about Bug - he can fly! Unfortunately, someone else has discovered the foal's secret. Can Jewel overcome her fears in order to save her best friend?
This lyrical story, rich with Alice Hoffman's signature magical realism and paired with sweeping, lush paintings, is a delightful read-aloud experience for the whole family. This description may be from another edition of this product.
In a prolific career that began with early writings in the American Review , Alice Hoffman has expanded and developed the idea of family and community -- the forces that bind it together and the forces that drive it apart -- with understated and elegant prose and powerful and complex characters.
My six year old daughter lists "Horsefly" among her favorite books. We have owned this book for almost a year, and still read it frequently. A lover of horse stories since she first saw the movie "Spirit, Stallion of the Cimmaron", this book has set the stage for many nights of what we call dream building. We will continue to enjoy this book, and will add more by this author to our home library.
Okay, okay. I'm 41 years old and I have no children, so what am I doing reading children's fiction? The answer is simple---Alice Hoffman. Hoffman, who deftly blends forklore and fairy tale like qualities into her adult novels (HERE ON EARTH, THE RIVER KING, among many others) uses these skills to great advantage in HORSEFLY, and it translates effectively into children's fiction. HORSEFLY is the story of a timid little girl, Jewel, and her magical horse and is a delightful tale for both children and children at heart alike!
