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Finding Wonder

An unforgettable adventure from The One Dollar Horse author

Lauren St John author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Faber & Faber

Published:7th Sep '23

Should be back in stock very soon

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A winning ticket. A stolen horse. The adventure of a lifetime . . .

A letter which urges her to 'Grab life by the wings and fly.'

With the help of her aunt, Joni, Roo sets out to buy her dream horse - a fiery showjumper named Wonder Boy. But as the mystery deepens and more prize horses are stolen, the pair find themselves drawn into a thrilling - but dangerous - adventure .

A winning ticket. A stolen horse. The adventure of a lifetime . . .

'Superb storytelling.' Phil Earle
'Absolutely brilliant!' Abi Elphinstone
'Completely enthralling. A masterclass in mystery adventure.' Piers Torday
'Utterly magnificent.' Judith Eagle
'Glorious . . . passionate, intricate, totally immersive.' Hilary McKay

Orphaned Roo Thorn feels like the unluckiest girl in the world. Until she discovers a letter. A letter which urges her to 'Grab life by the wings and fly.'

With the help of her aunt, Joni, Roo sets out to buy her dream horse - a fiery showjumper named Wonder Boy.

Then Wonder vanishes without a trace.

Determined to save him, Roo and Joni investigate his disappearance. But as the mystery deepens and more prize horses are stolen, the pair find themselves drawn into a thrilling - but dangerous - adventure . . .

How far will they go, and what will they risk, to find Wonder?

ISBN: 9780571376162

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm

Weight: 304g

368 pages

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