Synopses & Reviews
For lovers of horse stories, a tale of a pony competition with themes of courage and difference Rosevale is a sanctuary for abandoned and abused horses, but Aidan’s family can’t afford to run it any longer. If Rosevale closes down, what is going to happen to all the horses that are looked after there? Lucy comes up with a super idea: there’s a cross-country competition offering an unbelievable chase prize. Can they possibly muster a team that is good enough to beat the posh stables and win the competition? Not without Aidan’s help—but Aidan has lost his nerve and is terrified of riding. The future of Rosevale is at stake. Can Aidan find the courage to help save Rosedale?
Synopsis
For lovers of horse stories, a tale of a pony competition with themes of courage and difference Rosevale is a sanctuary for abandoned and abused horses, but Aidan's family can't afford to run it any longer. If Rosevale closes down, what is going to happen to all the horses that are looked after there? Lucy comes up with a super idea: there's a cross-country competition offering an unbelievable chase prize. Can they possibly muster a team that is good enough to beat the posh stables and win the competition? Not without Aidan's help--but Aidan has lost his nerve and is terrified of riding. The future of Rosevale is at stake. Can Aidan find the courage to help save Rosedale?
About the Author
Sheena Wilkinson is one of Ireland's most acclaimed writers for young people. Her first novel, Taking Flight, won the CBI Honour Award for Fiction, the Children’s Choice Award, a White Raven award, and a place on the IBBY Honour List. Its sequel, Grounded, also won the CBI Children’s Choice award as well as the overall Book of the Year. Too Many Ponies was also shortlisted for the CBI awards.