| The Girl Who Rode the Wind Contributor(s): Gregg, Stacy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0008189234 ISBN-13: 9780008189235 Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Equestrian - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.45 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Italy - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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? |
Contributor Bio(s): Gregg, Stacy: - Stacy Gregg grew up training her bewildered dog to showjump in the backyard until her parents gave in to her desperate pleas and finally let her have a pony. Stacy's ponies and her experiences at her local pony club were the inspiration for the Pony Club Secrets books, and her later years at boarding school became the catalyst for the Pony Club Rivals series. |