The Winter Horses

By: Philip Kerr

Narrated by: James Langton

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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Critic reviews

"[F]or kids particularly interested in history and/or horses." ( Kirkus)

Worth the credit

I loved everything about this book!! GREAT STORY!!! GREAT NARRATER!! Will definitely listen to this again!

great story!!

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

Excellent read!

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.

captivating

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.

Excellent story! Outstanding narrator!

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