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OverviewJay Barton has spent her life on the outside, being overlooked and mocked for her tomboy ways. All she wants to do is ride her favourite pony, which belongs to her much wealthier cousin. But then Jay shows a talent for winning the illegal pony races her uncle takes her to, and he starts to push her to take more and more risks. At 15, Jay decides to run away, to live the life of a stable hand. Her fortunes are changed when she meets Manhattan- a pedigree grey racehorse who has used up all her chances and is now neglected and despised. Jay recognises a fellow misfit. She fights to give Manhattan one last opportunity to show she is the champion she was born to be. Together, they face a world of prejudice and cruelty and fight back the only way they know - by becoming the best. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Terence BlackerPublisher: Andersen Press Ltd Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.283kg ISBN: 9781783444014ISBN 10: 1783444010 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 02 June 2016 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA beautiful story C. J. Flood, author of Infinite Sky and Nightwanderers A contemporary National Velvet, for fans of Lauren St John. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller Heroines don't come much better than Jay Barton and the world of horse racing is brought so vividly to life that I swear my armchair galloped across the room while I was reading the climactic scene! Martyn Bedford, Author Exhilarating equine epic... With its inspirational message, and a plot that unfurls at a galloping pace, you'll be rooting for Jay the whole way through, with your heart pounding as you will her to triumph over every setback. -- Joanne Owen Lovereading4Kids, June 2016 Book of the Month A great read that younger, ambitious riders will be able to relate to. Your Horse A contemporary National Velvet, for fans of Lauren St John. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller A contemporary National Velvet, for fans of Lauren St John. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller Heroines don't come much better than Jay Barton and the world of horse racing is brought so vividly to life that I swear my armchair galloped across the room while I was reading the climactic scene! Martyn Bedford, Author Author InformationTerence Blacker read English at Cambridge and worked in publishing before becoming a full-time writer during the 1980s. He has written numerous books for adults, teens and young readers including the Ms Wiz series. He also writes for national newspapers, and is a regular broadcaster and performing musician. He lives in Norfolk. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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