The Dark Horse
No. of pages 192
Published: 2010
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A dark and powerful story of conflict, betrayal and magic from award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick. Shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, Carnegie Medal and Blue Peter Book Award.
A boy destined to lead his clan. A girl raised by wolves. A stranger with a sealed box. One small community living in dread of the coming of the legendary warrior tribe, the Dark Horse . . .
A rich and powerful novel, set on a rocky northern coast in a bewitching, distant time.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Hachette Children's Group .
Find his website at www. marcussedgwick. com and follow him on Twitter @marcussedgwick
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Guardian Fiction Award
This book was recognised by the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize Award. This award was founded in 1967 and winners are selected by fellow writers. It is awarded annually to fiction written for children aged eight and above.
Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.
