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The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy

by M. J. Evans

A boy, a stallion, and wartime upheaval

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A boy, a stallion, and wartime upheaval

Set during World War II, the novel connects the fate of prized horses in Czechoslovakia with the experience of Teodor, a twelve-year-old who becomes groom to the Arabian stallion Witez II. Their bond is presented as a source of support as Teodor faces personal challenges and seeks a way to express himself, in a period when autism was little understood. The story also reaches beyond wartime events to the horses’ rescue and the difficulties of resettlement in a new land, bringing together historical fiction, animal companionship, and a young person’s search for a voice.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in horse-centered fiction.
  • Readers drawn to World War II stories involving animal rescue and resettlement.
  • Readers interested in fiction about autism and a young person navigating challenges.

Themes

Animal companionshipWorld War IIAutism and self-expressionRescue and resettlement

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Book overview

★Inspired by a true story, The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy will touch your heart as no other horse story has before.★

World War II is raging. Hitler is hiding away the world's most beautiful purebred horses in a little village in Czechoslovakia. Lipizzaners, Thoroughbreds and the prize Polish Arabians are being used in his experiments to create the perfect war horse.

A peculiar twelve-year-old boy from the village named Teodor becomes the groom for one of those special horses - Witez II, one of the most famous Arabian stallions of all time. Witez helps the boy face his challenges and find his voice at a time when little is known about the condition now called "Autism."

The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy blends the suspense of a World War II military rescue operation with the subsequent challenges of resettlement in a new land.

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★"The exquisite blend of historical fact and intricate details about autism are wound into a novel replete with much attraction, making for a highly recommended pick." Midwest Book Review

★"Readers will fall in love with Evans' masterful plotline and stunning use of descriptive imagery." Maincrest Media Review

★"Evans brings history to life in this fictional account, one so rich in detail and realism that you are enfolded in the fabric of the story." Readers' Favorite Review

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