The Little White Horse

The Little White Horse, authored by Elizabeth Goudge, is a classic children's fantasy novel set in the 19th century. It recounts the story of a young girl named Maria Merryweather, who, upon the death of her father, is sent to live with her cousin Sir Benjamin in the village of Silverydew in Moonacre Valley. Accompanied by her governess Miss Heliotrope and her dog Wiggins, Maria arrives at Moonacre Manor and quickly becomes embroiled in a local legend that involves a long-standing family feud, a missing moon princess, and a mystical white horse that appears when the moon is full. As Maria explores her new surroundings, she discovers that she is the latest in a line of Moon Princesses and that her family is responsible for a curse that has plagued the land. With courage and kindness, Maria sets out to restore peace and harmony to the valley, uncovering secrets, reconciling feuding families, and ultimately finding that the magic she needs to heal the rift lies within herself, her faith, and her ability to forgive and love. The Little White Horse is a story of adventure, mystery, and the power of goodness, and is celebrated for its vivid characters and rich, immersive setting.