The Singing Hill
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1962

The Singing Hill

Written by Meindert DeJong · Illustrated by Maurice Sendak

A boy's bond with a horse faces a dire threat.

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180 pages· ~620L
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Bookroo's summary

Young Ray finds solace in an abandoned horse on a hilltop pasture. As their friendship blossoms, a looming threat challenges Ray to transform his loneliness into courage. Can he protect his cherished companion, or will the forces against them prevail? This heartwarming tale explores the power of friendship and bravery in the face of adversity.

From the publisher

Six-year-old Ray discovers and passionately befriends an old, abandoned horse in a nearby hilltop pasture. When his friend is threatened, the boy is able to rise from the loneliness of the young to the courage of the loving.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1962)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
180
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~620L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
January 1, 1962
Publisher
Harper Row
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060215569

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