Horse Stories The White Horse book features three exciting tales taken from classic literature. Talented artists have beautifully illustrated each enchanting horse story of friendship and adventure to inspire the imaginations of young readers. Each story in Horse Stories The White Horse book has been simply retold for children who have a passion for horses and ponies. Stories found in Horse Stories The White Horse book: - The Lightning Horse and the Prince of Persia by James Baldwin - The White Horse by E Nesbit - Solider Boy, from Mark Twain's A Horse's Tale An extract from The White Horse: Once upon a time, there lived a simple woodcutter's son called Diggory. When a distant uncle sent Diggory the present of a horse, he said goodbye to his father and set out to seek his fortune. He christened the horse 'Invicta'. It was white, with a red saddle and bridle fit for a king, and all the village turned out to see him go.