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The Midnight Moropus - cover

The Midnight Moropus

Joan Aiken

Publisher: Open Road Media Young Readers

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Summary

Can Jon find a ghostly horse that’s been extinct for centuries? Jon is a lonely orphan who lives on a farm with his adopted parents. When they ask what he’d like for his birthday, Jon knows immediately: to see the Moropus, a prehistoric horse that’s big and furry, with claws on its feet instead of hooves. According to legend, it haunts the lonely moors at a waterfall that is known as Horse Force because its gushing cascade sound just like a mare’s whinny.   But there’s 1 problem: If Jon wants to see the ghost of the legendary creature, he has to visit Horse Force at the stroke of midnight—alone. Can he get up the courage to go there all by himself in the dead of night? Luckily there is 1 friend who can help Jon—his faithful pony Whiskers!   This ebook features illustrations by Gavin Rowe and a personal history of Joan Aiken including rare images from the author’s estate.
Available since: 12/01/2015.
Print length: 46 pages.

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