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Wesley Dennis

    John Wesley Dennis byl americký ilustrátor známý svou rozsáhlou prací na více než 150 knihách. Spolupracoval s autorkou Marguerite Henry na 15 titulech a jeho ilustrace zdobí klasická díla jako Černý kůň a O rváčích a zvířatech. Dennis se také ujal psaní i ilustrování vlastních knih, čímž prokázal všestrannost svého uměleckého talentu. Jeho dílo dodnes oslovuje čtenáře svým vizuálním vyprávěním.

    King of the Wind
    Misty of Chincoteague
    Justin Morgan Had a Horse
    • Misty of Chincoteague

      • 176 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      Marguerite Henry’s beloved story of a wild horse’s gentle colt—winner of a Newbery Honor! On the island of Chincoteague, off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland, lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely-seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her—that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can’t live without her. The frenzied roundup that follows on the next Pony Penning Day does indeed bring Phantom into their lives, in a way they never would have suspected. Phantom would forever be a creature of the wild. But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether...

      Misty of Chincoteague2015
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    • King of the Wind

      The Story of the Godolphin Arabian - A Newbery Medal Winner

      • 176 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      He was named "Sham" for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds, Sham's pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners. This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara. to the royal courts of France, and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior thoroughbred. Sham's speed -- like his story -- has become legendary.

      King of the Wind2006
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    • Justin Morgan Had a Horse

      • 176 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he's a runt. And when schoolteacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, Joel is thrilled! Soon word about Little Bub has spread throughout the entire Northeast -- this spirited colt can pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run faster than thoroughbreds! This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horses -- the Morgan.

      Justin Morgan Had a Horse1991
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