Book Review of The Little White Horse.

This is one of the best, most beautiful, and enchanting books I think I will ever read.  It was my Mum's favourite growing up as well, and I will definitely be reading it to my little siblings when they are older. 

The Little White Horse, by Elizabeth Goudge, starts off with the young orphan, Maria, who [along with her dog and governess] is going to live with her uncle at Moonacre Manor.  There are mysteries surrounding Moonacre Manor, though, and Maria plays a big part in them.  Who is the little white horse Maria keeps seeing?  What about the "Moon Princess", who some people seem to think Maria is? 

An almost believable blend of fantasy and reality, The Little White Horse is filled with love, revenge, friendship, and a simple sense of delightful-ness that will leave you wanting to travel to the magical land of Moonacre.  My Mum actually cried when she finished this, because you just have to go there, even though it doesn't exist.  Strange, I know, but still.  I highly recommend this book for ages 10 to 100. :-)

Oh, there is a bit of language, I think...it has been a couple months since I last read it, and it is currently packed up so I can't go check.  If there is any, it's not a lot at all.

Blessings,
~Hannah Grace

Review of Gone-away Lake, by Hannah Grace.

Gone-away Lake

Author: Elizabeth Enright.

Length: 272 pages

Gone-Away Lake was once a play where several families got together in the summer to have fun. It became a tradition, until something happened and the lake was abandoned. But now, Minnie and her brother Pin have returned to stay there, alone for the rest of their days. Or, so they thought. After several years of living alone, they are suddenly discovered by two young explorers: Julian and his cousin Portia. Now everything they know is changing.

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Gone-Away Lake did not look very interesting, to me. But when I first opened it and started reading, I couldn't stop! It's not a thriller, or a murder-mystery, but it is a story of Summer. A story of memories, laughter, and fun. All in all, a VERY enjoyable book. There is a little bit of lying, in a way, because for a little while Julian and Portia do not tell anyone else about Gone-Away Lake, Minnie, and Pin. After awhile though it all works out, and the two apologize for lying and sneaking.

There is also a sequel to this, Return to Gone-Away I believe it is called, but I haven't read it yet.

I'd recomend this book as a family read-aloud, or for ages 8 and up. :-)

Blessings,
~Hannah Grace