by Jenny Nimmo · Egmont Childrens Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780749701505
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«The Chestnut Soldier» is the fantasy novel by Jenny Nimmo, published by Egmont Childrens Books in paperback (176 pages, in English).
Gwyn senses danger in the wind, linked to a broken toy horse that holds the spirit of an ancient prince. When the prince's soul escapes seeking revenge, Gwyn, Emlyn and Nia try to save a mysterious soldier who claims to be Nia's distant cousin. With the Snow Spider they must trap the soul again without harming the Chestnut soldier.
Third and final installment of the Snow Spider trilogy, published in 1990. The cover mentions «Winner of the Smarties Grand Prix».
Aimed at a children's and young adult audience that enjoys fantasy, magic and mystery.
Jenny Nimmo is a British author of children's books, including fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Born in England, she has lived mostly in Wales for 40 years. She is probably best known for two series of fantasy novels: The Magician Trilogy (1986–1989), contemporary stories rooted in Welsh myth, and Children of the Red King (2002–2010), featuring schoolchildren endowed with magical powers. The Snow Spider, first of the Magician books, won the second annual Nestlé Smarties Book Prize and the 1987 Tir na n-Og Award as the year's best originally English-language book with an authentic Welsh background. The Stone Mouse was highly commended for the 1993 Carnegie Medal. Several others of hers have been shortlisted for children's book awards.
