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The Winter Horses

By: Philip Kerr
Narrated by: James Langton
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It will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine. But it's 1941, and things are different this year. Max, the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve, must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secrets - for there is a girl, Kalinka, who is hiding in the park.

Kalinka has lost her home, her family, her belongings - everything but her life. Still, she has gained one small, precious gift: a relationship with the rare, wild, and wily Przewalski's horses that wander the preserve. Aside from Max, these endangered animals are her only friends - until a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for good.

Now Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen forest to save the only two surviving horses - and herself.

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"[F]or kids particularly interested in history and/or horses." ( Kirkus)
Captivating Story • Incredible Love Story • Beautifully Written Story • Fantastic Storyline • Superb Performance
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I loved everything about this book!! GREAT STORY!!! GREAT NARRATER!! Will definitely listen to this again!

Worth the credit

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loved it. listened while driving back n forth to work. sometimes stayed in car

great story!!

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This book captivated me from the beginning. Has a feel of being real. I enjoyed the voice of the reader. He distinguished between the characters well.

Excellent read!

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The performance is very good but the storyline is fantastic. I would give it a 10 if I could.

Superb story!

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I am amazed that Kerr could write such a moving story what with my history with him and Bernie Gunther. A historical time that slipped by other authors Kerr paints truly the meager lives and robust hopefulness of the characters living under Nazi rule. Not least of which are the stunning horses that seek survival helped by understanding humans. Amazingly Kerr's detective style helps this story and builds suspense. Give it a listen.

Get out the tissues

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Great read! interesting story and the performance was very nicely done. I would read more from this author.

Loved this book!

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A heartfelt and melancholy tale that I was enthralled by from start to finish. A quick and easy listen you won't soon regret downloading.

captivating

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The narrator brings the story to life! A wonderful tribute to those that bear the scars of loss and live with hope.

Excellent story! Outstanding narrator!

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I had never heard a story like this before, it is beautifully written, the violence is not overdone, the narration seemed to fit the writing style, and the little girls character is captivating.

Beautifully Written and not overdone

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I really did like this book! Very interesting story. But the voice of a grown man a the voice of a14 year old girl was so distracting. It didn't work at all.

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