Horse Diaries #1: Elska

Catherine Hapka

Mar 2009 · Horse Diaries Book 1 · Sold by Random House Books for Young Readers

About this eBook

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.

Ratings and reviews

This is a wonderful book and I think that everyone who loves horses should read it. It will warm your heart and gives you the value of how much a horse can do.

I love this book! I am planing on reading the whole "Horse Diaries" series, then after that the "Dog Diaries" series! I loooove horses, ponies, dogs, all the animals that God created!

I loved this book it is probably one of the best books I have ever had. I would really recommend it

About the author

Catherine Hapka has written more than 150 books for children and young adults—many about horses, including several in the Saddle Club and Pine Hollow series. A lifelong horse lover, she rides several times per week and appreciates horses of all breeds. She lives on a small farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Ruth Sanderson has illustrated books for children of all ages, including Summer Pony and Winter Pony. She lives with her family in Ware, Massachusetts, and her favorite hobby is horseback riding.