However, there are many twists and turns they must face. Her wildest dreams of winning Badminton Horse Trials might come true. Casey realises that the impossible can be made possible. The connection between Casey and her horse is so strong and powerful that nobody can break them apart. When she rescues a starving, half-wild horse she knows that this horse is the one.
Her mum passed away and her dad is an ex-convict. When she's not with the horses, she lives in East London's grimmest tower block. The One Dollar Horse is about fifteen year old Casey Blue, who loves horses - in fact, she adores them! Casey Blue is a volunteer at her local riding school in East London. The underlying message is that a dream is achievable if you are willing to put in the hard work and make the sacrifices.I don't what to sum up this book as: breathtaking, brilliant or scintillating. * BOOKS FOR KEEPS * Full of equine detail the book is definitely one for horse-lovers though the story is so strong that it will interest non-horsey types too.
Martin Chilton * TELEGRAPH ONLINE * Certain to be a huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and KM Peyton. You can't help but identify with this courageous animal and St John makes you feel the thrill of what it must be like to jump over a fence on such a horse with such heart and soul. one of the best characters in this thrilling rags-to-riches tale is Storm Warning. Writerly, full of equestrian knowledge and rich in character - not least of the horse - this is also a tale of first love, and is a handsome package with deep pink-edged pages. * NEWBOOKSMAG * Lauren St John's The One Dollar Horse is rare among pony books in setting its dream-come-true story in inner-city London. The author has a flowing style and an art for bringing her characters to life. * BOOKS FOR KEEPS * There are many twists and turns but the plot is easy to follow and gripping, I would recommend this book for girls aged from twelve through to adult. The One Dollar Horse is certain to be huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and K M Peyton.
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