
The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
by Clare Balding
Title:
The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
Author:
Clare Balding
Series (if any):
Charlie Bass
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
256 pages
Publisher:
TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale
ISBN-13:
9780141357911
EAN:
9780141357911
Classifications:
Teenage Fiction
Weight (g):
306
Dimensions (mm):
197 x 128 x 17
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
'A heart-warming story with a great girl-power message' - Jacqueline WilsonCharlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There's just one problem - he won't gallop. In fact, he won't even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed.The stakes couldn't be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting?Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.
















