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The One Dollar Horse: Race the Wind: Book 2

The One Dollar Horse: Race the Wind: Book 2

by Lauren St John (Author)

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    Hardcover 2013

    $4.02
Synopsis

The second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse equestrian thriller series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event. From the prize-winning author of the BLUE PETER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, the second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse equestrian thriller series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event. When Casey Blue's victory at the Badminton Horse Trials earns her and Storm an invitation to the prestigious Kentucky Three Day Event, it is a dream come true. But that dream is about to turn into a nightmare. After her father is arrested for a crime Casey is convinced he didn't commit, she finds herself the victim of a vicious blackmailer. To make matters worse, Storm is behaving like the wild horse he once was. Faced with losing everything she loves, she needs the help of her farrier boyfriend, Peter, to win in Kentucky, one of the most challenging riding competitions there is. But is he for her or against her?

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 224
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 04 Apr 2013
ISBN 10: 1444002708
ISBN 13: 9781444002706
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: From the prize-winning author of the BLUE PETER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, the second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse equestrian thriller series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event.

Media Reviews
Lauren St John's The One Dollar Horse is rare among pony books in setting its dream-come-true story in inner-city London... 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. -- Nicolette Jones THE SUNDAY TIMES The One Dollar Horse is certain to be huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and K M Peyton. BOOKS FOR KEEPS ...one of the best characters in this thrilling rags-to-riches tale is Storm Warning. You can't help but identify with this courageous animal and St John makes you feel the thrill of what it must be like to jump over a fence on such a horse with such heart and soul. No nagging doubts, this book's a winner. -- Martin Chilton TELEGRAPH ONLINE A thrilling new horse adventure story from award-winning Lauren St John. In this sequel to The One Dollar Horse, Casey Blue is now the proud and race-winning owner of Storm, the horse she saved from death. Her brilliant riding of Storm leads her to an invitation to compete in the prestigious Kentucky Three Day Event but when a blackmailer threatens her, Casey fears she will never be able to take part. Who can she trust to help her? Soon Casey finds herself torn between her boyfriend and her desire to win! -- Julia Eccleshare LOVEREADING There are many twists and turns but the plot is easy to follow and gripping, I would recommend this book for girls aged from twelve through to adult. The author has a flowing style and an art for bringing her characters to life. NEWBOOKSMAG Certain to be a huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and KM Peyton. BOOKS FOR KEEPS Lauren St John shows as much energy and passion as ever. Reading Race the Wind is like galloping into the world of Casey Blue, racing the wind and feeling Storm galloping his heart out. Lauren St John creates such believable characters that you can literally reach out and touch them. I hope that when you read this brilliant book, you'll feel the same as what I did: breath-taken and heart-stopped. -- marsbar27 GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S BOOKS Lauren St John has written a thrilling tale that leaves you breathless as you wait for the final book in the trilogy. As with the first book it has an old school feel about it which I love and will make this book appeal to children and adults. If you love Black Beauty and National Velvet, then this book is for you. SERENDIPITY REVIEWS
Author Bio
Lauren St John is the author of several books on sports and music, as well as the award-winning children's series THE WHITE GIRAFFE, the BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD-winning LAURA MARLIN series and THE ONE DOLLAR HORSE trilogy. Her first adult novel, THE OBITUARY WRITER, was published in 2013. Visit Lauren's website at www.laurenstjohn.com, like her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Lauren-St-John/120957211278399 and follow her on Twitter @laurenstjohn