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The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
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The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop

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The debut children’s novel from broadcaster and national treasure, Clare Balding.

Charlie 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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Country
United Kingdom
Date
15 August 2017
Pages
256
ISBN
9780141357911

The debut children’s novel from broadcaster and national treasure, Clare Balding.

Charlie 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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Country
United Kingdom
Date
15 August 2017
Pages
256
ISBN
9780141357911