- Published: 1 October 2019
- ISBN: 9781760892760
- Imprint: Puffin
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 96
- RRP: $16.99
Running with the Horses
- Published: 1 October 2019
- ISBN: 9781760892760
- Imprint: Puffin
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 96
- RRP: $16.99
This is a new edition of the picture book first released 10 years ago, now in a format that will attract newly independent readers to enjoy this story inspired by the rescue of the Lipizzaner stallions from the Spanish Riding School in Vienna during the Second World War . . . With all the original illustrations – the main characters being in black and white line drawings set against lavish colourful backgrounds – this is an intriguing read that justifies its re-release and promotion to a whole new generation.
http://thebottomshelf.edublogs.org/2019/10/08/running-with-the-horses/
Originally published ten years ago as a long picture book, this exciting historical story has now been transformed into a beautiful compact hardback suitable for junior readers . . . Interspersed with Lester’s absolutely magnificent illustrations (particularly those of horses), this is an elegant publication of a thrilling adventure story by one of Australia’s greatest children’s authors. It will be loved by readers aged 7+.
Angela Crocombe, https://www.readings.com.au/review/running-with-the-horses-by-alison-lester
A story of adventure, courage, friendship and horses . . . This beautiful and moving fiction story is inspired by the rescue of the Lipizzaner stallions of the Spanish Riding School during WW2 . . . a perfect gift book for children.
Kids’ Book Review
CBCA Book of the Year Awards
Honour Award • 2010 • Younger Readers
American Booksellers Book of the Year
Shortlisted • 2010 • Best Designed Picture Book
Australian Book Industry Awards
Shortlisted • 2010 • Book of the Year for Younger Children
Prime Minister's Literary Award
Shortlisted • 2010 • Children's Fiction
Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards
Shortlisted • 2010 • Lower Primary
Melbourne Prize for Literature
Winner • 2018 • Alison Lester
A huge congratulations to Penguin Random House designers Louisa Maggio, Marina Messiha and Tony Palmer, who have all been longlisted for Australian Book Design Awards in 2020. The awards ‘celebrate the bravest and brightest, the most original and beautiful books published in Australia’, and is administered by the Australian Book Designers Association (ABDA).
Here are our longlisted titles:
Best Designed Children's Fiction Book
Running with the Horses by Alison Lester
Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book
Lights Out Leonard by Josh Pyke
Best illustrated Children's Book
Lottie and Walter by Anna Walker
Best Designed Children’s/Young Adult Series
Shout Out to the Girls, High Five to the Boys and Stand Up for the Future
Best Designed Autobiography/Biography/Memoir Nonfiction Cover
The Prettiest Horse in the Glue Factory by Corey White
Emerging Designer of the Year
Louisa Maggio
The shortlist will be announced in April and the winners will be announced at an awards party on 22 May. To learn more about the awards, and to see the longlists for all categories, see the ABDA website.