Up! Horsie! by Clara de Chatelain
Up! Horsie! is a children's book about a young girl named Clara who loves horses. She dreams of one day owning her own horse, but her parents can't afford it. One day, Clara finds a wild horse in the woods and decides to take care of it. She names the horse Horsie and they become best friends. Together, they explore the countryside and have all sorts of adventures. Along the way, Clara learns about responsibility, friendship, and the importance of taking care of animals. In the end, Clara and Horsie find a way to make her dream come true.
By Clara de Chatelain · First published 1876 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 5,447 words
First lines
A young peasant was riding to market on a stout, well-fed nag, when he overtook an old Scotch shepherd, who was trudging along on foot.
"I say, Sandy," cried the young man, "if you go no faster than that, market will be over before you get to town."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Clara de Chatelain
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Humor
- Length: 5,447 words
- Structure: 1 section, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is intended for a young audience, and the author's name implies that it is a work of fiction.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies that the story will involve some kind of exciting journey or exploration.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies that the story will involve some kind of magical or fantastical elements.
- Humor — The title of the book implies that the story will be humorous in nature.
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