Books like Ludo and the Star Horse by Mary Stewart
In "Ludo and the Star Horse," Mary Stewart spins an imaginative children’s fantasy centred on a boy from Bavarian mountain farms and his aging family workhorse, Renti. A midnight escape and a falling star usher them into the fabled star country of the zodiac, where they enter through the House of the Archer—a realm ruled by a half‑man, half‑horse guardian. Renti learns he must circumnavigate all twelve zodiac houses to claim his destiny as a star horse, and Ludo resolves to accompany him, hoping to ease the quest. Together they meet the lords of each house, and each encounter presents a new test of character, showcasing Stewart’s vivid storytelling and the enchanting world she creates.
First publish date: July 1, 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mary Stewart
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