Author

Contributions

  • D'Achille, Gino, ill. - Contributor
  • Gino D'Achille - Cover Art

Publication

1975 - Morrow, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

47,750 words, Guess

Page Count

191 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiveludostarhorse00stew
  • ISBN-100688220177
  • ISBN-139780688220174
  • LibraryThing738911
  • Goodreads2200631', '1321675
and 4 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number74026662
  • Better World Books9780688320171
  • Better World Books9780688220174
  • Open LibraryOL5061833M

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.S8495 Lu3

Description

A boy's quest through the fabled star country of the zodiac is the theme of this richly inventive fantasy by a master-storyteller. The boy is Ludo, child of Bavarian mountain farmers, and his love for the aging family workhorse, Renti, is the motive for the dangerous journey that they undertake together. The tale begins one winter's night when Renti breaks out from the stable and Ludo follows to bring him back. Instead, a falling star points the way to the star country, which the two enter through the House of the Archer, which a being half man, half horse presides over. From him, Renti learns that he must travel completely around the zodiac in order to claim his destiny as a star horse. Ludo, wishing to ease his way, decides to accompany him. On their mission, Ludo and Renti meet the lords of all twelve houses, and each encounter provides another dramatic test of character. The evocation of this legendary world and the people who inhabit it shows Mary Stewart at her best.

Description

A boy follows his horse on a journey through all the houses of the zodiac.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Ludo and the star horseMorrow1975-01-01
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