The Wild Horses of Sweetbriar

I admit, the first time I read this I almost shed a tear. It's a story about a girl's unusually strong bond with a remote island, its untamed wildlife, and, especially, a herd of wild horses that struggle to survive through a very harsh winter. What stronger bond is there than between a young girl and a horse? The girl maintains hope and kindness in the face of desperation and uncertainty, and through her we reminisce about a simpler and purer time when we held reverent the wild and powerful elements of nature around us. The artwork is amazing throughout. I wish I could get prints of some of the illustrations.

The Wild Horses of Sweetbriar Written by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock Illustrated by Tend Rand. This lushly illustrated book tells a story sure to enthrall both girls and boys, alike (not to mention their parents...). It is a tale of a harsh winter on a small isolated island in 1903. Will the humans make it through the winter? What about the wild horses? Can ONE little girl make the difference?The Wild Horses of Sweetbriar is based on a true story that took place on Tuckernuck Island, just off Nantucket, in the winter of 1895. This children's book is frequently used in a home schooling curriculum and there are websites designed to cater to that on the internet.Whether purchasing this book for your child's reading enjoyment or for educational purposes, The Wild Horses of Sweetbriar is sure to catch your child's interest. Currently Out-of-Print.