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Ishmaal and the Glass Horse

By Pauline Cartwright

When Ishmaal uncovers his grandfather’s secret, can he see the old man differently?

imaginative heartfelt mysterious thoughtful

Genres

Fantasy Friendship/Family

What is Ishmaal and the Glass Horse about?

Ishmaal is not sure what to make of his grandfather, whose unusual ways and mysterious glass horse seem to belong to another world. At first, the boy keeps his distance, embarrassed by the old man’s strange habits. But as Ishmaal listens and learns more, he begins to see the care, courage and imagination behind them. A thoughtful story about a boy discovering that family members may have surprising gifts—and that understanding someone can change the way you see them.

About the author

Pauline Cartwright is a talented author from New Zealand who has written many books for children. She loves creating exciting stories and poems that spark the imagination. One of her popular books is 'Saved by Ryan Kane'. Pauline enjoys making reading fun for everyone and hopes her stories inspire young readers to explore the world of books.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1995

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