Mystic Horse

Paul Goble paints horses with such powerful controlled energy. No wonder he received the Caldecott Medal for The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses in 1978.

Readers will be enchanted as he tells of an abandoned horse and the boy who loves him. Together they have a grand adventure, but one that almost ends in betrayal. Based on a Pawnee legend that celebrates our connection to the natural world, this book includes breathtaking, spirited horses: bays, chestnuts, shiny blacks, whites, grays, and paints. The art resonates with the story, and every detail is based on a lifetime of research into Plains Indian life, making this a fabulous gift for all who love horses, Indian culture, and rousing stories.

Paul Goble moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota from England as a young man. He was recently honored as a Doctor of Humane Letters by the University of South Dakota, Brookings, for his contribution to literature and the preservation of Indian lore. His outstanding books, apart from the Caldecott-winning The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, include Beyond the Ridge, Her Seven Brothers, Buffalo Woman, and Storm Maker’s Tipi.

Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2005 Short-listed for Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award 2005

“"Goble's storytelling is superb, his illustrations extraordinary and filled with fascinating detail...From an exceptional talent: a sure classic." -- Kirkus Reviews Starred Review "Beauty and authority distinguish Goble's presentation of a Native American legend." -- Horn Book Magazine”

"Goble's storytelling is superb, his illustrations extraordinary and filled with fascinating detail...From an exceptional talent: a sure classic." -- Kirkus Reviews Starred Review

"Beauty and authority distinguish Goble's presentation of a Native American legend." -- Horn Book Magazine

Paul Goble grew up in England, where he developed a deep interest in the culture of the Plains Indians. In 1977, he came to live and study in the Black Hills of South Dakota.Greatly influenced by his adoptive father, Chief Edgar Red Cloud, and other Native American people, Paul Goble has created an outstanding body of work that celebrates Plains Indian culture. His distinguished books include the Caldecott Medal-winning The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, Buffalo Woman, Dream Wolf, Her Seven Brothers, Adopted by the Eagles, and Storm Maker's Tipi.Paul Goble says, "Throughout my books I have tried to reflect the special Indian feeling of mystical relationship with nature." The New York Times describes Paul Goble's work as "a marriage of authentic design and contemporary artistry," declaring, "it succeeds beautifully." His artwork resides in a number of collections and institutions, including the Library of Congress and the South Dakota Art Museum.Paul Goble lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with his wife, Janet. He was recently named an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by South Dakota State University inBrookings.

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