The Little White Horse

Written by Elizabeth Goudge

An orphan uncovers a hidden tragedy at a seemingly perfect manor.

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238 pages· ~1010L

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Bookroo's summary

Orphaned Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, a place that feels like paradise. Her uncle is welcoming, and the manor exudes warmth. Yet, beneath its beauty lies a haunting tragedy that shadows the estate and its town. Determined to uncover the truth and alter its course, Maria faces the daunting task of changing the past to secure her future. Can one determined girl rewrite the story of Moonacre?

From the publisher

“I absolutely adored The Little White Horse.”–J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter series Winner of the Carnegie Medal When orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels as if she’s entered Paradise. Her new guardian, her uncle Sir Benjamin, is kind and funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; and every person and animal she meets is like an old friend. But there is something incredibly sad beneath all of this beauty and comfort–a tragedy that happened years ago, shadowing Moonacre Manor and the town around it–and Maria is determined to learn about it, change it, and give her own life story a happy ending. But what can one solitary girl do?