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klb72's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet quick read that was on my reading list for the Write Around the Murray festival. I'm not the target audience which my guess would be primary age kids, but who wouldn't want to read about Marnie's strength, courage and sheer joy in her first few days with Mrs Whitlam, the horse named after Margaret Whitlam.
tlaynejones's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Racism
missusb21's review against another edition
4.0
CBCA 2017 Younger Reader Short List book.
Short but incisive. Positive representations with preaching or condescension.
Grief permeates, even though MC, Marnie isn't directly affected, so it's quite sad.
Short but incisive. Positive representations with preaching or condescension.
Grief permeates, even though MC, Marnie isn't directly affected, so it's quite sad.
amrap's review
5.0
A lovely novel about a young Aboriginal girl getting a horse and finding a true friend. Deals with racism, culture, grief, resilience and friendship. Great for upper primary and lower secondary students. Will be using with EAL students.
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