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During the turmoil of World War II, a determined young girl named Nina sets her sights on the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Faced with the threat to the School’s magnificent Lipizzaner horses, she embarks on a daring mission to protect them and preserve a treasured cultural heritage. Nina’s courage and compassion are tested as she navigates the perils of war, uncovering the resilience of both people and animals in the face of adversity.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Alison Lester
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