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Bucephalas, the finest horse in the stable, narrates this tale of Alexander the Great and his rise to power. His equine perspectives and interpretations of events and relationships are insightful but grow repetitive before the book ends. The deep bond shared by Bucephalas, Alexander, and a mysterious girl groom forms the heart of this historical tale touched with fantasy. Bib.