The Riverdale Pony Stories

The Riverdale Pony Stories
Author: Amanda Wills
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2017-09-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781977623423

A pony with a troubled past.A girl who sets out to save him.Do they have the courage to risk everything to find their happy ending?Join Poppy and Cloud on six amazing adventures in The Riverdale Pony Stories box set.THE LOST PONY OF RIVERDALE: Poppy McKeever is reluctant to move to an old cottage on Dartmoor - until she discovers that her new home comes complete with its own pony. But life at Riverdale is not as straight-forward as it seems, especially when Poppy spies a flash of white in the woods. When Poppy is faced with a terrible dilemma - to save her brother or the pony she has always longed for - who will she choose? AGAINST ALL HOPE: A visit to the vet brings some unwelcome news for Poppy. Cloud has broken a bone and may never be sound enough to ride. As she nurses him back to full strength a mysterious girl moves into the village. But the more Poppy gets to know Hope Taylor and her scheming mum Shelley, the more she wonders if there is more to Hope's story than the pair are letting on. Before she can confront them, Cloud falls gravely ill. And Poppy faces the toughest night of her life as she battles to save her pony.INTO THE STORM: Poppy is delighted to win a riding holiday in the Forest of Dean and she and her best friend Scarlett arrive at Oaklands Trekking Centre full of excitement. Poppy struggles to click with her horse, a hairy, bumbling piebald cob with a wall eye and a stubborn streak. But Beau is the least of her worries when her friendship with Scarlett is pushed to breaking point. Trouble is brewing at Oaklands, threatening its future. When a brutal storm rips through the forest, threatening the lives of the Oaklands horses, only Poppy can save them. But first she must place her trust in the most unlikely of heroes.REDHALL RIDERS: When a pony trek ends in tragedy at Redhall Manor Equestrian Centre, Poppy and Scarlett find themselves unexpectedly in charge. It soon becomes clear that someone has a grudge against Redhall and is intent on putting the stables out of business. Poppy's worst nightmare comes true when an intruder lets Cloud out of his stable and the Connemara escapes onto the moor. Convinced he is lost to her forever, Poppy sets out to discover who is behind the vendetta. But can she find the answers before it's too late?THE SECRET OF WITCH COTTAGE: When Poppy stumbles across an abandoned cottage high on the moor, she has no idea of the secrets hidden behind its granite walls.Legend has it that Witch Cottage is haunted, but could the old croft be at the heart of something even more sinister?And what is the connection with Jodie Morgan, the owner of a local horse rescue charity on the brink of closure? Jodie also has a secret. One that Poppy must unravel if she is to save the older girl from making a terrible mistake that could jeopardise both the rescue horses and her own future. MISSING ON THE MOOR: Poppy and Cloud are all set for their first showjumping competition. Only Poppy's nerves stand in her way.When snooty rich girl Georgia Canning disappears halfway through the show, it barely hits Poppy's radar.Until her beloved donkey Chester also goes missing and she realises something is dreadfully wrong. So begins a chain reaction that will see Poppy face up to her arch enemy - and force her to think on her feet before time runs out for both Chester and Georgia.Can Poppy unravel the clues before it's too late?

The Hunt for the Golden Horse

The Hunt for the Golden Horse
Author: Amanda Wills
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2018-08-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781725182523

A golden horse. An unsettled score. And a treasure hunt that will push Poppy to her limits.Poppy McKeever knew there'd be fireworks when her old friend Hannah came to stay.She and Scarlett don't get on, and Poppy soon finds herself playing piggy in the middle.But the two girls promise to put their differences aside when the flamboyant owner of an Arabian stud announces a competition with a difference - a treasure hunt on horseback.The quest leads the three girls on an unforgettable adventure as they race to find the first prize - a priceless golden horse cast in the image of the beautiful stallion Fearless Flight.Can Poppy and her friends solve the clues in time? What secrets are hidden behind the gates of the Arabian stud? And who is the enigmatic Irish boy who has travelled so far to settle an old score?The Hunt for the Golden Horse is the seventh book in the popular Riverdale Pony Stories, which follow the adventures of pony-mad Poppy McKeever and her beloved Connemara Cloud.

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #2: Secret Sand Sleuths

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #2: Secret Sand Sleuths
Author: Sarah Kinney
Publisher: Papercutz
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2013-09-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1597076694

Night at the museum! When a sculpture is destroyed, only the Clue Crew can find the culprit.A beautiful sand mandala at the modern art museum is ruined. Fortunately, Nancy and the Crew are on the scene, and while they might not understand all the artwork, they know they like to solve a mystery! Following a mysterious hum, they get lost in the vast museum, and may end up facing more than they can handle.

A Horse Called Hero

A Horse Called Hero
Author: Sam Angus
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250062136

In A Horse Called Hero by Sam Angus, it is the brink of World War II, and a family forced out of their London home flees to the country. Wolfie and his older sister Dodo are devastated to leave behind everything they've ever known, but they begin settling into their new life. One day, they come across an orphaned fowl, which they raise as Hero, a strong and beautiful horse who lives up to his name when he saves the children from a fire. Wolfie and Dodo find comfort in their new life, but the war is escalating quickly and horses are needed for combat. One night, Hero is stolen, and the children are shattered. Years then pass without any indication Hero will return. It's only when Wolfie becomes a stable hand that he discovers Hero has ended up working in the mines under terrible conditions. Then and there, Wolfie resolves to save Hero, a plan that places both of their lives in jeopardy. Together again, can they will survive?

Into the Storm

Into the Storm
Author: Amanda Wills
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-06-09
Genre: England
ISBN: 9781511638388

Poppy McKeever is delighted when she wins a riding holiday for two in the Forest of Dean and she and her best friend Scarlett arrive at Oaklands Trekking Centre full of excitement.Poppy struggles to click with her horse, a hairy, bumbling piebald cob with a wall eye and a stubborn streak. But Beau is the least of her worries when her friendship with Scarlett is pushed to breaking point.Trouble is brewing at Oaklands, threatening its future. Who is the sinister man who's so desperate to track down the owner of the ill-fated trekking centre, struggling single mum Nina?Before Poppy can uncover the man's true identity a brutal storm rips through the forest, threatening the lives of the Oaklands horses. Only Poppy can save them. But first she must place her trust in the most unlikely of heroes.

Lily and the Unicorn King

Lily and the Unicorn King
Author: Kate Gordon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780473489205

A riding competition. A magical battle. Can she win first prize and rescue a herd of lost unicorns? Lily loves every minute in the saddle. But native herb lessons with her Maori grandmother keep interrupting the 12-year-old's Pony Club championship training. As if that weren't enough, a curious sound under the stars just revealed an impossible sight: battle-ready unicorns appearing out of thin air. While the wild, horned creatures look nothing like a fairy tale, she refuses to turn her back on the animals in need. So when the king asks her to hide his herd from an evil sorceress, she calls on her friends to share the terrifying responsibility. If the girls fail, then Lily's mythical new friends will be forced to fight a deadly war... Can Lily use her wits and the power of her Maori heritage to preserve the unicorns' freedom? Lily and the Unicorn King is the first book in an edge-of-your-saddle middle grade fantasy series. If you like brave heroines, legendary creatures, and new twists on ancient folklore, then you'll love Kate Gordon's galloping tale. Ride into the adventure with Lily and the Unicorn King today!

The Midnight Pony and Other Stories

The Midnight Pony and Other Stories
Author: Amanda Wills
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781539143857

In this exciting collection of short novels by Amanda Wills are three unmissable stories for pony lovers everywhere. Ella Morgan doesn't believe in magic - until she wakes up at the stroke of midnight to find herself in a magical painting with a beautiful palomino pony by her side. When Leah Lindberg is sent to spend the summer on her godmother's farm she soon makes friends with Juno, a tubby chestnut mare. But is Leah the only one to guess Juno's secret? Alice Winter loves caring for the waifs and strays at Tanglewood Farm Animal Rescue Centre. When a skeletal black pony arrives, Alice knows she must do everything in her power to save him.

The Riverdale Pony Stories Books 1-3

The Riverdale Pony Stories Books 1-3
Author: Amanda Wills
Publisher:
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2018-11-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781730786952

Follow Poppy and Cloud's adventures in this box set of the first three books in the popular Riverdale Pony Stories series in one easy download.THE LOST PONY OF RIVERDALE:Poppy McKeever is reluctant to move to an old cottage on Dartmoor - until she discovers that her new home comes complete with its own pony.But life at Riverdale is not as straight-forward as it seems, especially when Poppy spies a flash of white in the woods next to the cottage.Her stepmother Caroline is acting strangely and her brother Charlie is on the hunt for big cats. But will Charlie's obsession drive the two children into dangerous territory?And when Poppy is faced with a terrible dilemma - to save her brother or the pony she has always longed for - who will she choose?AGAINST ALL HOPE:A visit to the vet brings some unwelcome news for Poppy McKeever. Her beloved Connemara pony has broken a bone and may never be sound enough to ride.As she nurses him back to full strength a mysterious girl moves into the village. Hope Taylor's life hangs in the balance, and Poppy vows to do everything she can to give her a fighting chance.But the more she gets to know Hope and her scheming mum Shelley, the more she wonders if there is more to Hope's story than the pair are letting on.Before she can confront them, Cloud falls gravely ill. And Poppy faces the toughest night of her life as she battles to save the pony of her dreams.INTO THE STORM:Poppy McKeever is delighted to win a riding holiday for two and she and her best friend Scarlett arrive at Oaklands Trekking Centre full of excitement.Poppy struggles to click with her horse, a hairy, bumbling piebald cob with a wall eye and a stubborn streak. But Beau is the least of her worries when her friendship with Scarlett is pushed to breaking point.Trouble is brewing at Oaklands, threatening its future. Who is the sinister man who's so desperate to track down the owner of the ill-fated trekking centre, struggling single mum Nina?Before Poppy can uncover the man's true identity a brutal storm rips through the forest, threatening the lives of the Oaklands horses. Only Poppy can save them. But first she must place her trust in the most unlikely of heroes.