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The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse

by Marcus Sedgwick
Hardback
Publication Date: 11/02/2003

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SIG IS A boy in a coastal tribe, the Storn, long ago in a Northern land. On the day of the wolf hunt, the life of the tribe changes forever, for Sig rescues a small girl, more like the wolves who shelter her than a human. Sig’s family adopts her and names her Mouse, and he becomes a loyal brother to this girl with mysterious powers and a secret past. The shocking discovery of Mouse’s true identity brings to life a terrifying legend and leads to war, betrayal, and Sig’s coming of age as he finds the wit and courage to save his tribe. “Like an ancient cave painting come to life, Sedgwick’s tale of dark enchantment depicts a primitive tribe in a north country.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred “Will . . . find a solid readership among historical fiction fans, thanks to the fast pace, hint of magic, and satisfyingly enigmatic conclusion.”—Booklist “Employing a lean narrative voice and writing in short chapters that encourage page turning, Sedgwick draws readers along . . . rich, involving, and vivifying.”—School Librabry Journal, Starred From the Hardcover edition.
ISBN:
9780385730549
9780385730549
Category:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
11-02-2003
Publisher:
Random House Children's Books
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
218.44x144.78x24.38mm
Weight:
0.35kg
Marcus Sedgwick

Marcus Sedgwick is a full time author. His first novel, Floodland, won the Branford Boase Award for the Best Debut Children's Novel of 2000.

Since then his books have been shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award, the Costa Book Award, the Carnegie Medal and the edgar Allan Poe Award.

His novel, Midwinterblood, won the 2014 Michael L. Printz Award. He lives in the French Alps.

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