Ghost Horse

by Joseph E. Chipperfield

'...They had many names for him - this stallion of the Pacific North-West. The mustangers called him Pahute because he was said to have been born on a mountain mesa of the same name. Others called him "The Ghost".'
Jim Blaine's search for the legendary stallion is told by Joseph Chipperfield in this exciting Western story for older readers.

Genres: Horses, Fiction, Childrens

174 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1959

Reviews

[Dark-Draco · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book so much when I was a child and, although some of the magic was lost when I re-read it, I still found it enjoyable. It follows Jim Blaine, an old rancher, as he remembers the time he tracked 'The Ghost', a wild mustang stallion that could disappear into the hills and was hardly ever seen. Rather than trap or tame the horse, he wants to drive it away to where it will be safe, free to roam without man trying to catch him. I love the imagery that it conjures up, the wild open plains and craggy mountains. The horses are also described with great colour and knowledge, without the sappiness that tends to invade books of this sort, such as the Silver Brumby books. A really nice way to relive some of my childhood.

[Mythical Mishmash · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

I enjoyed the horses’ POVs and the lovely descriptions of the western frontier.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Favourite horse book when I was young, so really rtes high for sentimental value

[H. Gibson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chronicles of Han Storm Book Club Read (Children)

For slightly older children, teenagers and horse-mad girls. If you love 'The Brumby' Books, this one is a must add to the collection.