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Son of the Whirlwind

by Elyne Mitchell · 1976

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A silver brumby is special... but he will be hunted by may and horse alike, and must be stronger than both...

The silver foal embarks on a long and hazardous search to find his father, the legendary silver brumby, Thowra. The colt's life is threatened by other horses who fear him, and man who seeks to capture his free spirit. Will his journey ever end?

Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thishorseshorsesMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1970s1970sMore like thisLess of thisAustraliaAustraliaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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