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Inspired by a true story, The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy will touch your heart as no other horse story has before.
World War II is raging. Hitler is hiding away the world’s most beautiful purebred horses in a little village in Czechoslovakia. Lipizzaners, Thoroughbreds, and the prize Polish Arabians are being used in his experiments to create the perfect war horse.
A peculiar twelve-year-old boy from the village named Teodor becomes the groom for one of those special horses – Witez II, one of the most famous Arabian stallions of all time. Witez helps the boy face his challenges and find his voice at a time when little is known about the condition now called “Autism.”
The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy blends the suspense of a World War II military rescue operation with the subsequent challenges of resettlement in a new land.
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The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy
The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy
A historical fiction novel for young adults and adults based on the life of the famous Arabian stallion, Witez II, and the autistic boy who becomes his groom.
The Famous Arabian Stallion, Witez II
Stolen by the Nazis, rescued by the U.S. Army, this is the story of the famous Arabian stallion, Witez II. Witez became one of the foundation studs for the American Arabian Breeding Association. The story of his life is combined with a fictional groom from Czechoslovakia, a young boy who has Autism at a time when nothing was known about the condition.
Autism and Horses Famous Horses
The Critics love “The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy”
So Will You!
“The exquisite blend of historical fact and intricate details about autism are wound into a novel replete with much attraction, making for a highly recommended pick.” Midwest Book Review
“Readers will fall in love with Evans’ masterful plotline and stunning use of descriptive imagery.” Maincrest Media Review
“Evans brings history to life in this fictional account, one so rich in detail and realism that you are enfolded in the fabric of the story.”
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YA Historical Fiction
Publisher : Dancing Horse Press (March 8, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1737361868
ISBN-13 : 978-1737361862
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.62 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the story enlightening, spectacular, and interesting. They appreciate the nice prose and worldbuilding that establish life in the Czech Republic during WWII. Readers also say the book is delightful, satisfying, and highly recommended.
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