Status
Available
Series
Genres
Publication
Aladdin (1992), 50 pages
Description
When Billy and his pony Blaze discover a small forest fire, they ride over a dangerous trail to give the alarm at the nearest farmhouse.
User reviews
LibraryThing member MrsLee
Billy and Blaze are both brave and good. This story is somewhat like the Lassie stories, only with a horse instead of a dog. I bought it though, for its illustrations, which are beautiful pencil work.
LibraryThing member juniperSun
The brief story is told in the stilted sentence structure of the early readers, which is not surprising considering it was written in 1938. I think the only reason it is still in print is it is an adventure enticing to young boys. Billy saves the local community from forest fire by his quick
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thinking and hard riding. Blaze is also a hero by making jumps never before attempted. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1938
Physical description
50 p.; 7.25 inches
ISBN
0689716052 / 9780689716058
UPC
000000147439