Cloud is back at Riverdale, but a visit to the vet brings some unwelcome news for eleven-year-old Poppy McKeever. Her beloved pony has broken a bone in his foot 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 and her best friend Scarlett vow to do everything they can to give her a fighting chance. But the more Poppy gets to know Hope and her 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. Against all Hope is the second book in the Riverdale Pony Stories, a feel-good pony adventure series enjoyed by young and old alike. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.
Amanda Wills is a children's author from Kent in the UK who has given the traditional pony book a contemporary twist in her popular series, the Riverdale Pony Stories, which follow the adventures of horse-mad Poppy McKeever and her pony Cloud. Translation rights for the books have been sold in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Czech Republic.
Title: Against all Hope: 2 (The Riverdale Pony Stories)
Author: Wills, Amanda
ISBN: 9781739807023
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Publisher: Cherry Tree Publishing
Publication Date: 2022-04-01
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Weight: 0.2401 kg
'This is a bravely written novel with a compelling story. Amanda Wills doesn't shy away from discussing some of the darker sides of human nature in this book, but also displays a lovely touch of quiet compassion that had me tearing up over my breakfast as I read it. A really enjoyable book.' Kate Lattey, author of the Dare to Dream and Pony Jumpers series; 'The relationship between Poppy and Cloud is so sensitively and clearly defined. Also excellent are the family dynamics not only within the McKeevers but also the supporting families. Poppy's brother, Charlie, is such a fun and realistic character in particular. There are also some wonderful underlying sub-themes. All in all, very consistent and highly readable.' Cressida Burton, author of The Ravensbay School Stories.