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Mary O’Hara

    July 10, 1885 – October 14, 1980

    This author became renowned for her timeless works that delved into the profound bond between humans and nature, and the spiritual life of rural communities. Her prose is characterized by lyrical language and a deep understanding of depicting relationships between people and animals. Through her narratives, she explored themes of coming-of-age, loss, and resilience, often set against rugged yet beautiful landscapes. Her distinctive voice and emotional resonance continue to captivate readers seeking profound and thoughtful storytelling.

    Mein Freund Flicka. Sturmwind, Flickas Sohn. 2 Romane in 1 Bd.
    Sturmwind. Der weiße Hengst
    A Song for Ireland
    Austerity Bites 10 Years on
    My Friend Flicka
    The Shame Game
    • The Shame Game

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.4(62)Add rating

      Drawing on a two-year multi-platform initiative, this book by award-winning journalist and author Mary O'Hara, asks how we can overturn the portrayal of poverty once and for all. Crucially, she turns to the real experts to try to find answers - the people who live it.

      The Shame Game
    • My Friend Flicka

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.2(28093)Add rating

      It seems Ken can't do anything right. He loses saddle blankets and breaks reins䳨en comes the worst news yet: a report card so bad that he has to repeat a grade. How can you tame the dreamy mind of a boy who stares out of the window instead of taking an exam? Enter Flicka, the chestnut filly with a wild spirit. Over the course of one magical summer, both will learn the meaning of responsibility, courage, and, ultimately, friendship.

      My Friend Flicka
    • Austerity Bites 10 Years on

      A Journey to the Sharp End of Cuts in the UK

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book examines the devastating impact of austerity measures in the UK over the past decade, highlighting personal stories and experiences from those affected. Through extensive reporting, Mary O'Hara reveals the initial expectations of people who hoped for a quick resolution, contrasting them with the harsh realities that emerged as the long-term effects of these economic policies became clear. The narrative captures the struggle and resilience of individuals facing the consequences of one of the most regressive strategies implemented by a post-war government.

      Austerity Bites 10 Years on
    • Sturmwind. Der weiße Hengst

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.2(11)Add rating

      Wo ist Sturmwind? Ken ist entsetzt, dass sein weißer Hengst aus dem Tal der Adler verschwunden ist. Sturmwind hat sich in die weite Ebene geflüchtet und versammelt eine Herde von fremden Stuten um sich. Als er auch noch Juwel, das teure Rennpferd von Carey, stiehlt, macht Ken sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche nach seinem ungestümen Hengst. Doch plötzlich geht es ihm nicht nur um Sturmwind, sondern auch um die Zuneigung der schönen Carey. Der letzte Band der beliebten Trilogie um das Gänseland-Gestüt. Die Flicka-Bücher gehören zu den Klassikern der Pferdeliteratur.

      Sturmwind. Der weiße Hengst
    • Es ist Winter in den Weiten Wyomings, und für Ken und das Gänseland-Gestüt brechen harte Zeiten an. Die Pferdezucht wirft kaum mehr Geld ab, und Kens Familie ist verzweifelt. Ein Hoffnungsschimmer blitzt auf, als Sturmwind, Flickas erstes Fohlen, sich unter Kens Anleitung zu einem wahren Renntalent entwickelt. Doch der ungestüme weiße Hengst hat seinen eigenen Kopf. Kann es Ken und Sturmwind dennoch gelingen, das entscheidende Rennen zu gewinnen? Mary O'Haras Gänseland-Trilogie um die besondere Freundschaft zwischen einem Jungen und einem Pferd zählt zu den Klassikern der Pferdeliteratur.

      Sturmwind Flickas Sohn