Book Review : Young Adult Historical Fiction
The Golden Spark: The Legend of the Great Horse Book II
A modern teenager is carried back into history by her "Great Horse" of legend, and uses her knowledge of horsemanship to survive humanity's past. Engaging and fast-paced adventure entertains with excitement, humor and a colorful cast of accurately-portrayed historical characters from the European Renaissance. "The Golden Spark" is Book II of "The Legend of the Great Horse" trilogy. Sequel to "Eclipsed by Shadow," winner of the 2009 Eric Hoffer Award for YA Fiction.
Micron Press; Boston, MA; www.micronpress.com; 272 page; paperback; $12.95; (April 2011); ISBN-10: 0972412166