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Elska

by Catherine Hapka · 2009

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Iceland, circa AD 1000

Elska is a silver dapple Icelandic filly. She spends summers frisking about the countryside and winters in the farmyard, where the girl human Amma takes special care of her. But when a powerful neighbor notices Elska, her contented life suddenly changes. Here is Elska's story . . . in her own words.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of this
Themes
horseshorsesMore like thisLess of thisanimalsanimalsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
IcelandIcelandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 144 pages

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