Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ponies, horses and related animals
Treasure Bay We Both Read-A Pony Named Peanut (Pb)
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£13.22
Astra Young Readers Rescue
Book SynopsisIn this coming-of-age story perfect for horse fans, twelve-year-old animal lover Joni clashes with her new neighbor and animal rights activist Chess. Their bumpy friendship reaches a crisis when Chess stages an impulsive animal rescue, and Joni must act fast to save the animals' lives.Shy Joni loves her family's Vermont sheep farm and her strong-willed horse, Archie. When ebullient Chess moves nearby, Joni is drawn to her big personality. However, Chess's opinions on animal rights, global warming, and responsible farming soon have Joni both questioning and defending her family's farm. But when Chess steals miniature horses from their neighbor to rescue them, Joni is challenged to find the courage to stand up to Chess. In this complex tale of bridging differences and finding your own voice, two friends nearly break their friendship before they can begin to rebuild it.
£15.26
Rockridge Press All about Horses: A Kid's Guide to Breeds, Care,
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£12.34
Astra Young Readers The Hungry Place
Book SynopsisIn this horse adventure perfect for fans of Black Beauty, a Connemara pony is pampered and beloved, then abused and neglected, until twelve-year-old Rae brings love to her again.Princess lives a charmed life of brown sugar cubes, crunchy apples, sweet grass, and adoration. But it is a lonely life; her elderly owner keeps Princess separate from other ponies so his show-ring champion will remain pristine. When Princess''s owner has a stroke, she is thrust into the care of an unscrupulous trainer and his wife, who steal from the farm and leave. Abandoned to starve with other, tougher ponies, Princess is bereft of all hope. Meanwhile, a girl named Rae wants a pony more than anything and is striving to make her unrealistic dream a reality. Rae and Princess need each other, though neither realizes this when they eventually meet. Rae must learn to see beyond Princess''s scars and Princess must learn to trust again in order for them both to find their own hidden strengths and a home in each other.
£16.19
Neon Squid Horses (a Day in the Life): What Do Wild Horses
Book Synopsis"A fascinating, easy-to-understand primer for anyone curious about horses."-- KirkusSet over a 24-hour period, meet fighting stallions, cute foals, and nosy donkeys in this nonfiction book for kids about the coolest wild horses in the world.Race across prairies to follow the lives of horses and ponies as they whinny, neigh, and play their way through their day. Biology professor and horse owner Carly Anne York tells the story of the wild horses in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: A brumby searching for a drink in the Australian outback Przewalski''s horses exploring an abandoned city Zebras avoiding predators in the African savannaBeautifully illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat and packed with animal facts, Horses (A Day in the Life) is a perfect book for horse-mad kids.Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks
£15.29
Nimbus Publishing Limited Spirit of Summerwood
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£12.30
IFWG Publishing Australia The Harbinger of Death
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£16.19
Chicken Scratch Books Galloping Away
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£13.29
£28.15
