{"product_id":"the-winter-horses-9780385755467","title":"The Winter Horses","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Philip Kerr, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther novels, comes a breathtaking journey of survival in the dark days of WWII in Ukraine, a country that remains tumultuous today. This inspiring tale captures the power of the human spirit and is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Book Thief, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMilkweed\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBoy in the Striped Pajamas\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine. But it's 1941, and things are different this year. Max, the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve, must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secrets--for there is a girl, Kalinka, who is hiding in the park. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKalinka has lost her home, her family, her belongings--everything but her life. Still, she has gained one small, precious gift: a relationship with the rare wild and wily Przewalski's horses that wander the preserve. Aside from Max, these endangered animals are her only friends--until a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for good. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen forest to save the only two surviving horses--and herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilip Kerr is the New York Times bestselling author of the WWII Bernie Gunther crime novels and the children's fantasy series Children of the Lamp. He lives in England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ember","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51889834950930,"sku":"9780385755467","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e1f094d4-c7cb-42ee-9135-5049b148ca1e.jpg?v=1768304433","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-winter-horses-9780385755467","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}