Anita C. van der Ven (International) assertion Anita C. van der Ven i(A66582 works by) (a.k.a. Anita C. van de Ven)
Gender: Female
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4 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby Kingdom Elyne Mitchell , London Melbourne : Hutchinson , 1966 Z863295 1966 single work novel young adult Baringa, grandson of the mighty Silver Brumby, was frantic. The rain had changed the river into a raging torrent and Dawn, his lovely cream filly, had been swept away by the force of the current. He must save her.
4 1 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby Whirlwind Elyne Mitchell , Melbourne : Hutchinson Australia , 1973 Z862762 1973 single work novel young adult Wise old Benni, the kangaroo tells Thowra, the great Silver Brumby: 'In the north the whirlwind blows. And you will dance with living light. There, in the north, is the first born daughter of sunlight and moonlight blending over snow ... A whirlwind is the beginning. And a whirlwind is the end.' So Thowra goes to the strange country northwards to discover the meaning of Benni's riddle.
3 y separately published work icon Son of the Whirlwind Elyne Mitchell , Richmond : Hutchinson Australia , 1976 Z835762 1976 single work novel young adult

A silver brumby is special ... but he will be hunted by man and horse alike, and must be stronger than both ... The silver foal embarks on a long and hazardous search to find his father, the legendary silver brumby, Thowra. The colt's life is threatened by other horses who fear him, and man who seeks to capture his free spirit. Will his journey ever end?

4 y separately published work icon Silver Brumbies of the South Elyne Mitchell , London : Hutchinson , 1965 Z830744 1965 single work novel young adult

Every horse raised its head and stood staring, unbelieving. Three magnificent silver stallions cantered along the ridge of the hill, outlined against the fiery Australian sunset. Who were they and what brought them here? Danger and death face all the wild horses before one of them can become the Silver Stallion of the South.

6 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby's Daughter Elyne Mitchell , London : Hutchinson , 1960 Z861901 1960 single work novel young adult Thowra's speed and courage have always saved him from the men who want to capture him - until now, when the men come on skis quickly and silently over the mountains. This time Thowra must protect his daughter from the hunters who prize the silver brumbies above any other horse.
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