Description
In the mountains there was a valley, and in the valley were the horses.
When Honey was four and her brother Rumi was a tiny baby, her family loaded up their converted ice-cream-van-camper and drove away from all they knew, as an illness swept thesad wide world. High in the mountains, they crossed a bridge to follow a mysterious herd of enchanted horses into a sheltered valley. The bridge and the track disappeared behind them-and now they are trapped in paradise.
In the valley of horses, Honey's family becomes self-sufficient, fishing, growing vegetables and using solar power. But no messages from the outside world are ever received. When her father falls desperately ill, Honey is sure there must still be people in the big wide world who can help. She is determined to draw on her resourcefulness, self-belief and courage, but will this be enough to find a way out of the valley?
A rich and enchanting adventure full of wonder, resilience and hope.
Review
When sickness swept the world and their Grumpa died, the family decided to take their refitted ice-cream van and go on an adventure. They come across a bridge that leads to a wonderful valley, a mountain cloaked in clouds and seemingly magical horses. But they soon realise that they have no telephone reception and the bridge has disappeared…
The family spend seven years in this magical valley - where the horses allow you to ride them when they want to - and they lead a blissful life growing up strong and happy. But everything changes when their Papa gets sick. Honey knows that his only hope is to try to reconnect with the outside world (if it still exists) and try to get emergency help for her Papa. Will her favourite horse, Moongold, help her to save her Papa?
This is a wonderful and whimsical family story with a touch of magic, all about the things that are best in the world. Delightfully written, I highly recommend it for readers in middle to upper primary.
Reviewed by Rob
