The Girl Who Rode the Wind
Stacy Gregg
An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day.
When Lola’s grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns of her family’s history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Loretta’s nickname was ‘The Daredevil’ due to her fearless competing in the town’s famous Palio horse races – until war broke out and led to sadness and loss for Loretta. Lola jumps at the chance to enter the modern-day Palio on a beautiful horse called Nico – can she win, in honour of her beloved grandmother? And solve a mystery that will bring happiness and hope to Loretta?Reviews
i love this book read it 4 times
Anonymous 08.10.2023
It's based on a true story because the Palio was a real race in Italy and only two females competed and won. This book is calling to horse lovers like me and I would definitely recommend it. My favourite character was Lola because at the start she was quite fiery when she broke Jake Mayo's nose and that reminds me of me because I lashed out at a boy once and I adore horses. It also tells you true facts about the war.
Viscountess Marge Moonbeam 24.07.2022
Lovely. It is about a girl that has a great relationship with a horse
Fairy Tuesday Sudoku 29.12.2021
It was very exciting so I would love to recommend it to someone who loves adventures
Anonymous 24.09.2020
This book was a lovely one about a girl who goes to Italy with her grandma and rides a horse there. It is full of memories and fun and I highly recommend.
Coach Candyfloss Starlight 20.08.2020
I LOVE Stacy Gregg's books and I love this one to! It was really intriguing and it was fun to read . I was really sad when I finished it as it was so good. I would recommend it to any horse lover!
Empress July Dalmatian 25.06.2020
This book was very very good. I loved the horses in it. It was awesome what the girl could do with horses, she has an incredible bond. Highly recommended to horse lovers.
Princess Sapphire Porridge-Oats 02.09.2019
Another amazing book by Stacy Gregg!! In Italy a dangerous horse race takes place. The Palio!! One young girl dreamt of racing it since she first heard of it but the bad news is her best friend who also wants to race will have to race as a Porcupine. Just like that young girl a modern girl sought to find the horse that races like no other. Will she find him and will their bond travel to become history.
Anonymous 03.08.2019
bit boring
Anonymous 28.08.2018
It was adventure I loved so much because the characters were so realistic
Anonymous 04.08.2018
A lovely read about horses and the strong bond they have with their owners. Nico and Loretta (Lola) have that kind of bond. As soon as they meet on Lola's first ever trip to Italy with her nonna, they learn to love each other. But Lola learns some secrets on her little holiday. The grandfather of the boy who owns Nico was once Nonna's sweetheart but they were separated for almost seventy years. Marco and Nonna played together, chatted together and even rode in the Palio together. Wanting to follow in the footsteps of her nonna, Lola enters the Palio on Nico. Could she win the race with the help of four new friends- or will it all end in chaos?
Anonymous 24.08.2017
I liked this book because the story was good and there were Italian words in it as well!
Anonymous 12.08.2017
It already gets you into the book by the title.
Anonymous 03.08.2017
Stacy Gregg is the author of “The Girl Who Rode The Wind, “ It is a very wonderful and adventurous book which has a lovely effect on the person who is reading it.It depends on if you like fictional books or not because I really liked this book. At the same time, I like fictional books and storybooks.
Anonymous 01.08.2017
i think you should really read this! it tells you about the palio and much more
Anonymous 01.08.2017
I like that Lola is desperate to become a Jockey and her Grandmother takes her to Italy for the Summer. It seems that those dreams are true. She is very bright and merry.
Anonymous 27.07.2017
An amazing read as well as about history!
Anonymous 23.08.2016
It's very adventurous and mysterious
Anonymous 12.08.2016
it was such a brilliant book. i want to buy it!!!
Anonymous 26.07.2016
I love this book. It is heart-breaking but at the same time happy. You should read this if you are looking for a book with animals in it and history. I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
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