The Winter Horses

De: Philip Kerr

Narrado por: James Langton

It will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine. But it's 1941, and things are different this year. Max, the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve, must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secrets - for there is a girl, Kalinka, who is hiding in the park.

Kalinka has lost her home, her family, her belongings - everything but her life. Still, she has gained one small, precious gift: a relationship with the rare, wild, and wily Przewalski's horses that wander the preserve. Aside from Max, these endangered animals are her only friends - until a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for good.

Now Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen forest to save the only two surviving horses - and herself.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"[F]or kids particularly interested in history and/or horses." ( Kirkus)

Worth the credit

I loved everything about this book!! GREAT STORY!!! GREAT NARRATER!! Will definitely listen to this again!

great story!!

loved it. listened while driving back n forth to work. sometimes stayed in car

Excellent read!

This book captivated me from the beginning. Has a feel of being real. I enjoyed the voice of the reader. He distinguished between the characters well.

Superb story!

The performance is very good but the storyline is fantastic. I would give it a 10 if I could.

Get out the tissues

I am amazed that Kerr could write such a moving story what with my history with him and Bernie Gunther. A historical time that slipped by other authors Kerr paints truly the meager lives and robust hopefulness of the characters living under Nazi rule. Not least of which are the stunning horses that seek survival helped by understanding humans. Amazingly Kerr's detective style helps this story and builds suspense. Give it a listen.