Golden Horse: An American Fairy Tale - Catherine Bristow - Hardcover

THE GOLDEN HORSE is a fairy tale based on the Cinderella theme. The main character, April Rose, is raised by her parents until their untimely death near her 12th year. Keeping only the sketch of a horse her mother drew for her, she goes to live with another family. They do not treat April well & make her work constantly. She finds comfort in daydreams centered on the picture of the horse & shares them with the farm animals. During a confrontation with her cousins some time later, the picture is destroyed. April Rose decides to leave & meets with a wonderful surprise. Sydney Lowry: "Promotes a variety of discussions including death. Excellent for junior high students as well." Shelia Barefield: "Enforces values in our society such as the work ethic." Available from distributor, Southern Publishers Group, P.O. Box 1360, Pelham, AL 35124. 1-800-628-0903.Bristow, Catherine is the author of 'Golden Horse: An American Fairy Tale - Catherine Bristow - Hardcover' with ISBN 9780964553101 and ISBN 0964553104.