![]() One day she rescues a horse from the knackers yard before working. 'Lauren St John's The One Dollar Horse is rare among pony books in setting its dream-come-true story in inner-city London… this is also a tale of frist love, and is a handsome package with deep pink-edged pages. Casey Blue loves horses, but her dreams of becoming an event rider seem out of reach. Writerly, full of equestrian knowledge and rich in character - not least of the horse - this is also a tale of first love, and is a handsome package with deep pink-edged pages. The author has a flowing style and an art for bringing her characters to life.' NEWBOOKSMAG Lauren St Johns The One Dollar Horse is rare among pony books in setting its dream-come-true story in inner-city London. I would recommend this book for girls aged from twelve through to adult. 'There are many twists and turns but the plot is easy to follow and gripping. 'The One Dollar Horse is certain to be a huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories…' BOOKS FOR KEEPS But she has reckoned without the consequences of her father's criminal record, or the distraction of a boy with melty, dark eyes, with whom she refuses to fall in love. ![]() ![]() When she rescues a starving, half-wild horse, she's convinced that the impossible can be made possible. Casey Blue lives in East London's grimmest tower block and volunteers at a local riding school, but her dream is to win the world's greatest Three Day Event: the Badminton Horse Trials. ![]()
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