Books with author Inga Moore

Publication Date: October 7, 2002 A powerfully illustrated retelling of the classic story, by the illustrator of E. Nesbit's The Book of Beasts. Franz, the sorcerer's apprentice, is always meedling, which gets him into one terrible fix after another. But his greatest and most terrifying fix of all comes when he tries out one of his master's magic spells for himself - and can't remember how to stop it! Magnificently illustrated, this is an exciting retelling of a classic and best-loved children's story.

From a reviewer: Binding and Interior Art: Inga Moore. 26 pages, oversize hardcover with an illustrated binding, full of Ms Moore"s first-rate artwork. "On his way to market to sell fifty red night-caps, Nico unwisely stops in the forest to rest. While he sleeps, a troupe of playful monkeys descends from the trees, and one by one they steal the night-caps. The story of how Nico retrieves all the precious caps is filled with inspired fantasy, and is as funny as it is surprising."

Katie desperately wants to win a prize at the Town Fair this year. She is not good at art or crafts, and decides that photography may be her only chance. She enlists the help of her best friend, Angela, and together the girls go off in search of something for Katie to photograph.Much to their surprise, they find a beautiful but neglected Gypsy pony. Unfortunately, the pony is terribly lame. Katie is horrified by the pony's predicament. No matter what the cost, she knows she must rescue her!Between assuming responsibility for the welfare of a pony, making new friends, and learning to ride, Katie enjoys the best summer of her life.A Pony for the Fair is a novel about friendship, hope, family, and, of course, ponies.Ages 9 - 13.