Two Short Stories Author:David Mitchell Two Short Stories blends fantasy and stories about animals to portray issues of human thought and behavior.The Race is the story of two horses that organize a race to settle an argument over ownership of a barn. The animals take on human qualities to resolve the conflict.The Deep Blue Sea is the story of a lonely, young girl. She struggles to fi... more »nd friendship, and to discover a secret about herself that will influence the rest of her life. Her mystery is solved with the help of fairies, trolls, and other mythical creatures.« less