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Horse-mad Poppy McKeever and her Connemara pony Cloud are all set for their first showjumping competition at Claydon Manor. Only Poppy's nerves stand in her way.When snooty rich girl Georgia Canning disappears halfway through the show, it barely hits Poppy's radar.Until her beloved donkey Chester also goes missing and she realises something is dreadfully wrong.So begins a chain reaction that will see Poppy face up to her arch enemy - and force her to think on her feet before time runs out for both Chester and Georgia.Can Poppy unravel the clues before it's too late?
When a pony trek ends in tragedy at Redhall Manor Equestrian Centre, Poppy and Scarlett find themselves unexpectedly in charge. It soon becomes clear that someone has a grudge against Redhall and is intent on putting the stables out of business. The two friends blame rival yard Claydon Manor - but are Georgia Canning and her hard-nosed livery manager Angela Snell really to blame? Poppy's worst nightmare comes true when an intruder lets Cloud out of his stable and the Connemara escapes onto the moor. Convinced he is lost to her forever, Poppy sets out to discover who is behind the vendetta. But can she find the answers before it's too late? This is the fourth book in the popular Riverdale Pony Stories, which follow the adventures of pony-mad Poppy McKeever and her beloved Connemara Cloud.
A golden horse. An unsettled score. And a treasure hunt that will push Poppy to her limits.Poppy McKeever knew there'd be fireworks when her old friend Hannah came to stay.She and Scarlett don't get on, and Poppy soon finds herself playing piggy in the middle.But the two girls promise to put their differences aside when the flamboyant owner of an Arabian stud announces a competition with a difference - a treasure hunt on horseback.The quest leads the three girls on an unforgettable adventure as they race to find the first prize - a priceless golden horse cast in the image of the beautiful stallion Fearless Flight.Can Poppy and her friends solve the clues in time? What secrets are hidden behind the gates of the Arabian stud? And who is the enigmatic Irish boy who has travelled so far to settle an old score?The Hunt for the Golden Horse is the seventh book in the popular Riverdale Pony Stories, which follow the adventures of pony-mad Poppy McKeever and her beloved Connemara Cloud.
The second book in the thrilling fantasy adventure series, The Shamer Chronicles Dina has the Shamer's Gift – one look into her eyes, and none can mask their guilt or hide their shame. Now even her brother, Davin, no longer dares to meet her gaze. He burns with a desire to take up the sword and avenge the crimes committed against his family. But these are treacherous times and Dina's life is in terrible danger. Kidnapped by the corrupt Valdracu, she is forced to use her gift as a weapon. And Davin becomes her only hope of escape... An award-winning and highly acclaimed writer of fantasy, Lene Kaaberbøl was born in 1960, grew up in the Danish countryside and had her first book published at the age of 15. Since then she has written more than 30 books for children and young adults. Lene's huge international breakthrough came with The Shamer Chronicles, which is published in more than 25 countries selling over a million copies worldwide.
A chilling attack. A killer dog on the loose. Can Poppy find the culprit before it strikes again? Poppy McKeever is devastated when a dog attacks the sheep on her best friend Scarlett's farm. Feeling guilty that she did nothing to stop the attack, she makes it her mission to uncover the identity of the mystery dog. But first there is a new challenge to overcome - a riding competition that will push the bond between Poppy and her beloved pony Cloud to the limits. Will the pair triumph against the odds? And can Poppy turn detective and discover who owns the menacing hound that has been terrorising the moor before it kills again? The Mystery of Riverdale Tor is the eighth book in the Riverdale Pony Stories, a pony adventure series enjoyed by young and old alike.
Chronicles the adventures of Jitka, a Czechoslovak refugee who awaits a visa in an Italian refugee camp where the male-female ratio is 1,800 to 17
This book is an International Passport to passing any English language examination. It is designed to assist learners excel and standout in any English Language examination globally. It is simply educative, informative and entertaining.
Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist- Puerto Rico by Stephanie Ortiz offers the inside scoop on Puerto Rico. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In these pages, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.
No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' – Independent At the age of 23, a young challenger named Bear Grylls set out to defy nature's mightiest peak, Mount Everest. With the relentless drive to conquer and a heart weighed down by a past marred by a life-threatening accident, Grylls overcame the obstacles to become one of the youngest Britons to claim Everest's summit. The expedition, chronicled in Facing Up, was marked by uncompromising weather, debilitating fatigue, severe dehydration, and sudden illnesses. Yet, Grylls' determination never wavered, his spirit and humour pushing him through every obstacle in his path. Facing Up isn't just a narrative of a dangerous mountaineering adventure, but a testament to enduring friendships, unyielding faith, and resilience against impossible odds. Join Grylls in his Himalayan adventure, an all-consuming ride, from base camp to summit, that will leave you breathless and dare you to chase your own Everest.