A Horse Called Milkman

Because the huge »stray« horse which suddenly appears on Herman's doorstep wears a headband with the letters MM on it, he decides to name it »Milkman«. His classmates and even a teacher find themselves in the same situation: suddenly, the city is full of horses, Toris to be exact, an almost extinct, very large breed. After the humorous description of all the ensuing problems, a practical solution is found: The horses are given a place to stay, the children have a new responsibility , and the local blacksmith gathers all his horse-knowledge to organize everything. This story, in which even small boys are fond of horses, draws the reader's attention to the problem of keeping pets in a city - on a realistic as well as a fantastic level. (The White Ravens 2006) b/w illustrations by Anke Kuhl hardcover