Silver Brumby Centenary Edition

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- I adored the Silver Brumby books as a youngster and this very fine edition contains the original four stories (Silver Brumby / Silver Brumby’s Daughter / Silver Brumbies of the South / Silver Brumby Kingdom), as well as a biography of the author, who was born in 1913. Set in the Australian Alps, they concern Thowra, the magnificent stallion, and his struggles to remain free and wild. Full of glorious descriptions of the country and its animals, with a strong environmental message, these are timeless tales. Lindy

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To many people the name Elyne Mitchell is synonymous with The Silver Brumby, the timeless classic that has captivated the hearts and imaginations of young readers since it was first published in 1958.  This special edition has been published to commemorate the centenary of Elyne Mitchell's birth and contains The Silver Brumby and three other favourite Brumby books, Silver Brumby's Daughter, Silver Brumbies of the South and Silver Brumby Kingdom. These much-loved classics tell the story of Thowra, the magnificent silver stallion, king of the brumbies. Whether you are enjoying the Silver Brumby series for the first time or rediscovering it after many years, this is a book to be treasured.  Also included in this beautiful edition is a specially commissioned biography of Elyne Mitchell, who was born in 1913 and went on to become one of Australia's most successful and popular authors. The biography also contains photographs that depict Elyne in many other areas of her long and distinguished life, including that of daughter, wife, mother, sportswoman, horsewoman, farmer and environmentalist.

A biography, Elyne Mitchell: A Daughter Remembers by Honor Auchinleck is also available.

 

See also On the Trail of the Silver Brumby by Elyne Mitchell, the best of her non-fiction writing about her beloved high country.