"The Winter Horses" by Philip Kerr tells the story of a young Ukrainian girl named Marika who embarks on a perilous journey to protect two rare horses during World War II. Amidst the chaos of the war, she is determined to save them from the clutches of the Nazis. As she navigates through danger and uncertainty, Marika encounters various allies and adversaries, all while showcasing her resilience and bravery. The narrative explores themes of courage, the bond between humans and animals, and the quest for survival in a world torn apart by conflict. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2015 by Tantor Audio .

Philip Kerr is the New York Times bestselling author of nine Bernie Gunther novels and several standalone thrillers. His book If the Dead Rise Not won the CWA Ellis Peters Award for Best Historical Crime Novel and Spain's RBA International Prize for Crime Writing. He is also a children's author of the seven volume Children of the Lamp series, translated into 30 languages and in development with Paramount. Kerr has written for The Sunday Times, the Evening Standard and the New Statesman. He lives in London.