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3 1 y separately published work icon The Colt from Snowy River Elyne Mitchell , London : Granada Dragon Books , 1981 Z863318 1979 single work novel young adult
3 y separately published work icon Son of the Whirlwind Elyne Mitchell , London : Granada Dragon Books , 1979 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?

3 1 y separately published work icon The Colt at Taparoo Elyne Mitchell , London : Granada Dragon Books , 1978 Z863521 1975 single work novel young adult Of all the foals born that Spring at Taparoo, none was faster or more nimble than Gay's beautiful chestnut colt, Fire, whose birth was such a surprise to Robin and his family. During their adventures in the mountains and on the plains, Gay and Fire are often attacked by the bad-tempered mare Queen and her colt. No one understands why Queen is so jealous until they solve the mystery surrounding the birth of Fire.
4 1 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby Whirlwind Elyne Mitchell , St Alban's : Granada Dragon Books , 1975 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.
4 y separately published work icon Moon Filly Elyne Mitchell , St Alban's : Granada Dragon Books , 1975 Z830347 1968 single work novel young adult Moon Filly grew up with another young foal and an intense bond developed between the two young horses. But the bond of loyalty is pushed to the limit in a terrible struggle between warring stallions and wild storms, when all the horses must fight to survive.
9 11 y separately published work icon The Silver Brumby Elyne Mitchell , St Alban's : Granada Dragon Books , 1968 Z175381 1958 single work novel young adult (taught in 1 units) Thowra, the magnificent silver stallion, is king of the brumbies. He must defend his herd from the mighty horse, the Brolga, in the most savage of struggles. He must also save his herd from capture by man.
6 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby's Daughter Elyne Mitchell , St Alban's : Granada Dragon Books , 1968 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.
4 y separately published work icon Silver Brumby Kingdom Elyne Mitchell , St Alban's : Granada Dragon Books , 1968 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 y separately published work icon Silver Brumbies of the South Elyne Mitchell , St Alban's : Granada Dragon Books , 1968 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.

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