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Returning to Stacy Gregg's novels is a breath of fresh air for me. I grew up loving her very first series, "Pony Club Secrets" and reading one of her latest novels such as this one, it has opened my eyes again to my love for horses and has sent a deep ache of pain and agony through me - reminding me Leggi tutto

I truly enjoyed this book! Everything about it is really lovely and it's a great coming of age story that revolves around embracing heritage and one's destiny. If you love horses and strong female characters, this book is definitely not one to miss out on.

Tää on yks parhaista kirjoista mitä oon ikinä lukenu🥺💖💕❤ tää oli ihana, jotenki erityinen ja haluun ostaa tän omaks et voin lukee sen uudelleen ja uudelleen. Täs puhuttiin vähä ratsastuksesta mut onneks sillee kiinnostavasti (en tiiä siitä mitää xD) ja sitä oli helppo ymmärtää. Tässä oli ihana *roma Leggi tutto

An interesting story that weaved two lives and two cultures together through the bond of horses. Deep and emotional, with trustworthy content for young readers. Well written and enjoyable.

When Lola's grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns of her family's history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Loretta's nickname was 'The Daredevil' due to her fearless competing in the town's famous Palio horse races -

Lola grew up in the shadows of New York’s Aqueduct racetrack desperate to become a horse jockey. Lola’s Father and Brothers are all jockey’s, her Father says she is much too smart to be a jockey, he wants her to be a lawyer. Lola’s Nonna decides to go on a holiday back to Italy (her hometown) and af Leggi tutto

This beautiful book weaves two timelines together in one magnificent story giving it a magical effect. Not only is this story an amazing fiction tale but it includes real facts on the history of Italy and its risk taking, traditional race, the Palio. This book sent shivers down my spine and I feel a Leggi tutto

When I was a little girl, my mother would read me the Stacy Gregg novels. I could see the story from my own two eyes, I loved it. I haven't read these in a while but I always get such heart warming memories with these books. I really recommend her stories for young ones who love horses. Although I'v Leggi tutto

When I started reading the first chapter I said its going to be boring.. So I put it back into my book shelf. But.. how wrong was I!!! This was a really good book. I am really happy I read it!! Can't wait to read "The Princess And The Foal". I believe that is going to be good too! I love reading hor Leggi tutto