The Silver Brumby (novel) facts for kids
| Author | Elyne Mitchell |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | Silver Brumby |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Hutchinson |
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Publication date
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1958 |
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| Pages | 191 pp |
| Preceded by | Black Cockatoos Mean Snow |
| Followed by | Silver Brumby's Daughter |
The Silver Brumby is a famous children's book from 1958. It was written by an Australian author named Elyne Mitchell. This exciting story was even recognized in 1959. It received a special mention for the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers.
Contents
What the Story is About
This book tells the amazing tale of a young wild horse. He is a stallion, which is a male horse. He lives with a group of other wild horses, called brumbies. They live in the beautiful mountains of Australia. The story shows his journey. He works hard to become the leader of his herd. It's a story about courage and strength.
From Book to Screen
The Silver Brumby has been made into movies and TV shows. This means more people can enjoy the story.
The Silver Stallion Film
The book became a film in 1993. For viewers in the United States, its name was changed. It was called The Silver Stallion. John Tatoulis directed this movie. The story for the film was written by Elyne Mitchell herself. She worked with Jon Stephens and John Tatoulis. Famous actors like Caroline Goodall and Russell Crowe were in the film.
The Silver Brumby TV Series
Later, in 1998, the book became an animated TV show. This series had 39 episodes. Each episode was about 25 minutes long. Judy Malmgren, Jon Stephens, and Paul Williams wrote the show. Voice actors like Brett Climo, Rebecca Gibney, and Rhys Muldoon brought the characters to life.
Awards and Recognition
- 1959 – The book was specially mentioned for the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers. This award celebrates great books for older kids.
