Snow Foal
Snow Foal by Susanna Bailey, published by Egmont in 2019, is a middle grade debut aimed at children aged 9 to 11. This 304-page book presents the story of eleven-year-old Addie, who arrives at a foster family’s remote Exmoor farm during a harsh winter. Struggling with feelings of hurt and mistrust, Addie’s life takes a turn when she rescues a tiny wild foal from the snow, leading her to discover the possibility of friendship and healing.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, friendship, and social challenges, as Addie navigates her emotions and the new environment around her. The story emphasizes the bond between Addie and the foal, showcasing their journey toward finding a sense of belonging and home. This edition is designed to engage young readers, particularly those with an interest in animals and heartfelt stories.
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‘I absolutely love Snow Foal – it’s so truthful, tender and touching. A book to read in a day and remember for a lifetime.’ – Dame Jacqueline Wilson
The perfect children’s book to curl up with and begin the new year. A beautiful and heart-wrenching middle grade debut for kids aged 9 to 11, full of love, healing, friendship and hope. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracey Beaker, Cathy Cassidy, Pax and Gill Lewis.
When eleven-year-old Addie goes to stay with a foster family on a remote Exmoor farm in the midst of a very cold winter, she is full of hurt, anger and a deep mistrust of everyone around her. Until one day, when she rescues a tiny wild foal from the moorland snow and Addie discovers that perhaps she’s not so alone after all.
And as adventure and unexpected friendship blossom, Addie is determined that both of them will know what is to be home again soon …
A beautifully written, warm read for anyone looking for a gorgeous family book to read together and to capture the imagination of young horse fans too.
Susanna Bailey divides her time between writing, freelance social-work, and lecturing in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, where she also studied. Susanna wrote Snow Foal during her time at the same university where she drew much inspiration from her tutor, award-winning David Almond. Snow Foal has already been shortlisted for the Joan Aitken Future Classics Prize.
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