This story is akin to reading Black Beauty or War Horse. I'll tell you now, it can be a hard, sad story at certain points. It's not the easiest horse story to read.

It is wartime in England. The children are put on a train, taken to the safe countryside with a plethora of other children just like them, and the community in Dulverton takes the children into their homes. Reminiscent of orphan trains that went across America and Canada -- except this is only during wartime, temporary.

The writing style has a classic poetic feel to it sometimes. This is not a happy-go-lucky adventure; it's more of a sombre tale with deep meanings. There is some death and grieving; and when it comes, it is so stark and raw -- a bit unnerving.

Thoroughly researched and filled with historical detail. Has plenty of interesting vocabulary choices that I haven't read in books before. I'm assuming the author may be British.

Minimum age to read: 10 and up.