After an old man dies, only his dreamy son Ivan is brave enough to keep vigil at his father's grave. Ivan's reward is the magical stallion Starlight Grey, which he keeps secret from his two greedy brothers. When the Russian king challenges all the young men in his kingdom to win the hard of his beautiful daughter, Ivan calls on the help of Starlight Grey. AGES: 6 plus AUTHOR: Liz Flanagan worked for many years as a children's book editor and freelance literary consultant. She is now the director of a writing centre and retreat in England. She also writes books for teenagers. Liz has returned to the same small town that she grew up in to raise her two daughters with her husband, Christoph. Valeria Docampo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with a degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication. She began drawing to try to capture the poetry of everyday things, like the expressions of children and pets. She now lives in Lyons, France and works full-time as a freelance children's illustrator. SELLING POINTS: . Education Market: Carefully chosen vocabulary and simple sentences, combined with vibrant and fun illustrations, ease emerging readers into the world of chapter books. . Multicultural: Whimsical, engaging illustrations from Argentinian illustrator Valeria Docampo bring the magic and wonder of this Russian folktale to life. . Boy and Girl Appeal: Enchanting Cinderella-esque story with male protagonist and magical horse gives this unique and memorable story equal boy and girl appeal Colour throughout