There's more backstabbing and drama as loyalties are tested to the limit in the third episode of the high life at elite riding school, Blainford Academy. Georgie tests her skills on the polo field in the latest from the author of the Uk's bestselling pony series 'Pony Club Secrets'.
'Nothing could ever replace Mabel. I wished I could hold her in my arms and tell her just how much she meant to me.'
Verity adores her cat Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden.
Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it's time to talk.
A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson's uniquely accessible and enjoyable style, for younger readers.
When Meg, Alison and Becky go on holiday to Wyoming, Meg and Becky are thrilled with the promise of riding wild horses. But Alison refuses to participate. It looks like their holiday is going to be a disaster. Then Alison discovers a wild horse that needs her help. As hope for the sick horse fades, she must conquer her anger.
Jess, Mel, Sam, Amber and Cara are lucky enough to be able to spend as much time as they can with their ponies at Vicki's Riding School. Tragedy strikes when Dumpling, the oldest pony in the stables, dies. Darcy and her friends want to cheer Vicki up and help her raise the money for a new pony, so they decide to go carol singing on Christmas Eve.
It's Little Rabbit's birthday and, as a treat, the whole family go to the Rabbitworld Theme Park. Little Rabbit thinks he's so grown-up that he doesn't need to stay with his Mama. However, he soon realises that he is just a little rabbit after all and does need looking after.
Jess, Mel, Amber, Sam and Cara are lucky enough to be able to spend as much time as they can with their favourite ponies at Vicki's Riding School. When Vicki takes the day off to be chief bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding, she leaves the girls to look after themselves, and they plan a very special surprise for her...
Set in a world where plants talk, friendship is hard-won
and adventure is around the bend of every river ...
'I could almost feel the river mist settling in my hair' SARAH
DRIVER
'Wild and imaginative storytelling' FLEUR HITCHCOCK
'A very special story' JULIA GREEN
Orla has lived on her own since Ma died, with only her beloved
garden for company. When sickness comes and nature is blamed, Orla
knows she must find a cure.
Armed with her mother's book of plants and remedies, she steals
away on a river boat with two other stowaways, Idris and Ariana.
Soon the trio must navigate the rapids of the Inkwater to a poisonous
place from which they may never return ...
Fast-paced, thrilling storytelling, packed full of rustic
adventure and peril
A wild rapids-ride of a story, suffused at every turn
with authentic details of the natural world
Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2023
A gorgeous gifty book for ages 9 and up: a flapped paperback
with illustration by Marie-Alice Harel
'Fast-paced and highly original' GILL LEWIS
'Wild and bewitching' NICOLA PENFOLD
'A thrilling, beautiful, important book' NATASHA
FARRANT
Eight year old Vince (otherwise known somewhat affectionately as Zoo Boy) can talk to animals. Which is handy, as his dad works at the zoo! The only problem is, the animals are rather demanding... But for once the animals are going to have to put their selfish ways aside, as there's a jewel thief on the loose. Can Vince and the animals catch the crook?
Another hilarious and delightful story for 6+ readers by actress Sophie Thompson, with black and white illustrations by the wonderfully talented Rebecca Ashdown.
Comprising boarding kennels, a dog training school, as well as a rescue mission for stray and mistreated canines, the Kennels provides the ideal venue of doggy adventures and misadventures of all kinds. In this book Neil finds himself stuck up a tree - with a dog and a protestor!
