Whispering in the Wind

Peter and his white pony leave their tin shed to search for the last surviving Beautiful Princess. In the course of their journey they encounter many strange and magical creatures who advise and help them along the way. A book with an allegorical feel about it and a mystical atmosphere which combine to create a fairy tale to delight both adults and children. The writing is lively and original, and less competent readers should find it eminently readable except that the print is minute. (A group of very capable eleven-year-olds commented of this before anything else.) They may need some persuading to give it a try.