The Winter Horses

From Philip Kerr, the#160; New York Times #160;bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther novels, comes a breathtaking journey of survival in the dark days of WWII in Ukraine, a country that remains tumultuous today. This inspiring tale captures the power of the human spirit and is perfect for fans of#160; The Book Thief, #160; Milkweed , and#160; The #160; Boy in the Striped Pajamas . It will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine.#160; But it's 1941, and things are different this year.#160; Max, the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve, must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secretsfor there is a girl, Kalinka, who is hiding in the park. Kalinka has lost her home, her family, her belongingseverything but her life.#160; Still, she has gained one small, precious gift: a relationship with the rare wild and wily Przewalski's horses that wander the preserve. Aside from Max, these endangered animals are her only friendsuntil a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for good. Now Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen forest to save the only two surviving horsesand herself From New York Times bestselling author Philip Kerr comes a breathtaking journey of survival by one girl and two horses in the dark days of WWII. It will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine. But it's 1941, and things are different this year. Max, the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve, must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secrets-for there is a girl, Kalinka, who is hiding in the park. Kalinka has lost her home, her family, her belongings-everything but her life. Still, she has gained one small, precious gift: a relationship with the rare wild and wily Przewalski's horses that wander the preserve. Aside from Max, these endangered animals are her only friends-until a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for good. Now Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen Ukrainian forest to save the only two surviving horses-and herself. This sensitive, inspiring tale captures the power of sacrifice and the endurance of the human spirit. "Kalinka is in danger. She is alone on the frigid, snowy Ukrainian steppe. She is pursued by Nazis. Tracked like prey. The cold is strangling her, and the hunger won't go away. No food, no warmth, no help. Except for a loyal dog and two remarkable horses she is trying to save, against all odds. Her only allies. Are they enough?"--Page 4 of cover "Kalinka, a Ukrainian Jewish girl on the run from the Nazis, finds unlikely help from two rare Przewalski horses"-- Kalinka, a Ukrainian Jewish girl on the run from the Nazis, finds unlikely help from two rare Przewalski horses. The plot contains violence associated with the time period. Kalinka, a Ukrainian Jewish girl on the run from the Nazis. No food, no warmth, no help. Except for a loyal dog and two remarkable horses she is trying to save "Kalinka, a Ukrainian Jewish girl on the run from the Nazis, finds unlikely help from two rare Przewalski horses"-- Provided by publisher