Books by K. M. Peyton and Complete Book Reviews
K. M. Peyton, Author Laurel Leaf Library $3.5 (0p) ISBN 978-0-440-21211-9
Romance and equine nitty-gritty prove a satisfying blend in this tale about a girl and her headstrong colt. Ages 12-up. (May)
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K. M. Peyton, Author Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) $16 (352p) ISBN 978-0-395-89598-6
According to the flap copy, Peyton, winner of the Carnegie Medal for her 1969 novel Flambards, spun this Victorian-era novel out of a true incident. It would be a mistake, however, to infer from this that the story is in any way realistic--or to...
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K. M. Peyton, Author Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers $14.95 (0p) ISBN 978-0-385-30086-5
Jenny is determined that Darkling, the wild colt her grandfather bought her, will become the champion racehorse she believes he is destined to be. Spurred on by this goal, Jenny works long hours as a stablehand for the trainer who has agreed to take
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Km Peyton, Author, Donna L. Brooks, Editor, K. M. Peyton, Author Dutton Books $18.99 (368p) ISBN 978-0-525-46652-9
When Tessa's parents split up and she is torn from the side of Shiner, the eyeless mare she has doted on since early childhood, Tessa grows into an angry and rebellious spitfire. Kicked out of every school that tries to tame her, the 12-year-old is...
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