A review by sidekick_sammy
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Re-Read Review - This book has been living rent-free in my head since I first borrowed it from the library as a kid. 20 years later and it's in no danger of being evicted.
I don't know if this can be called the O.G. of cozy fantasy, but it has a similar formula: the stakes are low and the warm and fuzzy feelings are high. There's a certain whimsy to the tone making it perfect for kids and kids-at-heart.
This has long been a Bookshelf Essential for me.