Written solely from the horses' point of view, the wonderful stories in Silver Brumby Stories by Elyne Mitchell (Diamond Books, 1993, £5.99) are suitable for both adults and children. With excellent scenic descriptions, the stories follow the lives of a small band of wild Australian horses as they struggle to survive. From the joyous exhilaration of youth to the restlessness of age, every emotion comes across clearly and distinctly. Myths and legends of the Australian outback are woven into the plot, giving the stories an almost magical quality.