Special friendships can be found in the most unlikely places…A powerful, intriguing story from the bestselling author of A Dog Called Homeless.Special friendships can be found in the most unlikely places…A powerful, intriguing story from the bestselling author of A Dog Called Homeless.Sometimes when things are broken you can’t fix them on your own – no matter how hard you try.When Nell is sent to stay with distant family, she packs a suitcase full of secrets. A chance encounter with a wild horse draws Nell to Angel – a mysterious, troubled girl who is hiding secrets of her own. Both girls must learn to trust each other, if they are to save a hundred horses…"I was completely drawn in by the first few chapters that promise another wonderfully emotional, accessible read." – The Bookseller"touching, reflective and lyrical.” – Sunday Times Culture“a tender story of friendship” – Julia Eccleshare, Love Reading 4 KidsSarah Lean grew up in Wells, Somerset but now lives in Dorset with her husband, son and dog. She has worked as a page-planner for a newspaper, a stencil-maker and a gardener, amongst various other things. She gained a first class English degree and became a primary school teacher before returning to complete an MA in Creative and Critical Writing with University of Winchester. ‘A Dog Called Homeless’ was her first novel.• Incredibly moving stand-alone fiction from an accomplished author.• ‘A Dog Called Homeless’ sold fantastically well in 2012 – the standout debut for 9+ readers.• Powerful sparse prose and skilful deployment of magic realism.• Sure to appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo and Cathy Cassidy.• Partnership with Readathon to promote an active schools reading programme, plus targeting Pony Clubs and Riding Schools for key partnership activity and launching Sarah’s own website at www.sarahlean.co.uk.• Also available A Dog Called Homeless (ISBN: 978-0-00-745503-4).Competition: Michael Morpurgo, Cathy Cassidy
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