SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2017 Fabish was a handsome grey racehorse. In his racing days, he wasn't the fastest horse, but he always tried his hardest. And when he retired, Fabish took care of the yearlings in a paddock far away from the training track. Fabish showed the flighty young horses what was expected of a racehorse. One hot summer day, a wild wind blew up and the yearlings were restless. Then Fabish smelled smoke. Fire was coming, fast. The trainer threw open the gate and said, 'Go now!' Fabish neighed to the young ones and they galloped away. All through the night, the fire raged and the trainer battled to save the racehorses in the stables. But what would become of Fabish and the yearlings? Could he save them from the firestorm?

 

This book was recognised in the Book of the Year category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Allen & Unwin .

Neridah McMullin is an emerging Australian author and artist who writes stories and poetry for children. Neridah aspires to write stories that matter; some are long forgotten, some are little known. Neridah's most recent children's picture book, Kick it to Me!i, is about Australian Rules Football and the indigenous influence of Marn-Grook. Andrew McLean is a painter. Janet is a kindergarten teacher. Together they have made many popular and award-winning picture books.