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Set against the rugged west coast of Ireland, this juvenile adventure follows two young friends who venture onto the forbidding Island of Horses. There they encounter a silent black colt whose presence unfolds a thrilling mystery and tests their bravery.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eilis Dillon
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