Overview / 简介: |
| In the forests of Siberia, in the first years of the twentieth century, a white pony runs free with his herd. But his life chages forever when he's captured by men. Years of hard work and cruelty wear him out. When he is chosen to be one of 20 ponies to accompany the Englishman Robert Falcon Scott on his quest to become the first to reach the South Pole, he doesn't know what to expect. But the men of Scott's expedition show him kindness, something he's never known before. They also give him a name—James Pigg. As Scott's team hunkers down in Antarctica, James Pigg finds himself caught up in one of the greatest races of all time. The Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen has suddenly announced that he too means to be first to the Pole. But only one team can triumph, and not everyone can survive—not even the animals. |
From Organization / 国外机构评价: |
| A little white pony dreams of a sparkling gate in a cold, snowy place: a welcoming entrance to a pony heaven of sorts. The vision comforts him on what will be the harsh and cruel saga of his life on the pony team of Robert Falcon Scott’s mission to the South Pole from 1910 to 1912. Dubbed James Pigg by his kindly handlers, our pony narrates in sparkling prose this heartbreaking tale of toil, adventure, and herculean effort against all odds. Desperate to keep up with the faster, stronger ponies and prove himself against the snarling dogs, Jimmy Pigg battles for his survival every day. “I didn’t want him to see that I was hurt. An injured pony was a dead pony,” he muses when his human teammate Patrick tends to him. Young readers will question the ethics of the doomed journey, one that later generations would see was not planned carefully enough compared to Roald Amundsen’s successful mission. They’ll also need warning of the gruesome pony deaths. That said, Lawrence tells a most compelling tale. Grades 5-8. --Anne OMalley |
Foreign Customer Review / 国外客户评价: |
| I'm a long time fan of Iain Lawrence and have loved every one of his books, Even though written for young people, he delves deeply into dark and disturbing themes and keeps the suspense level high. These books are definitely page-turners! Winter Pony is different, though. It is exquisitely written and a real pleasure to read, but the tale is so tragic I had to stop often and not only reach for the kleenex but just get some distance. Several times I had to say out loud, "How could he have stood to write this book? It's so sad!" At the end of the story, the author actually explains just how painful it was for him to keep writing. I think this would be a great book to share with children and segue into meaningful conversations on serious issues. |
About the Author / 作者介绍: |
| IAIN LAWRENCE's previous novels include The Giant-Slayer, The Seance, Gemini Summer, B for Buster, Lord of the Nutcracker Men, Ghost Boy, The Lightkeeper's Daughter, as well as the Curse of the Jolly Stone Trilogy: The Convicts, The Cannibals, and The Castaways; and the High Seas Trilogy: The Wreckers, The Smugglers, and The Buccaneers. |
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