Two girls divided by time, united by their love for some very special horses – an epic Caribbean adventure!Two girls divided by time, united by their love for some very special horses – an epic Caribbean adventure!On a remote tropical island, twelve year-old Beatriz is about to embark on an epic journey, through hurricanes and across the high seas and back to the time of Christopher Columbus…When Beatriz stumbles across a wild mare with strange markings in the jungle she can’t believe it is real. Yet from that moment on the strongest connection grows between them, and she begins to uncover an incredible history. For centuries ago, Felipa and her horse, Cara Blanca, were running for their lives.As the fates of Beatriz, Felipa and their horses become entwined, Beatriz realises that the future of the world’s rarest horses depends on her.Based on the extraordinary true story of the Abaco Barb, a real-life mystery that has remained unsolved for over five hundred years.Praise for ‘The Princess and the Foal’:‘The perfect gift for girls with big dreams’ The Bookseller‘Great new book – 10/10’ Newmarket Journal‘Younger readers will delight in this heartwarming tale’ HorseStacy Gregg is the author of successful pony adventure series Pony Club Secrets and Pony Club Rivals and stand-alone novel ‘The Princess and the Foal’, winner of the Children’s Choice Junior Fiction award at the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. Formerly the editor of fashion website Runwayreporter.com, Stacy writes exclusively for HarperCollins.Her own ponies and experiences at her local pony club provided the inspiration for the Pony Club Secrets and her later years at boarding school were a catalyst for Pony Club Rivals.• A heartwarming story of two girls divided by time and joined by their love for a very special herd of horses• Inspired by the true story of the rarest breed of horses in the world!• A magical journey to the exotic Caribbean for fans of SARAH LEAN and MICHAEL MORPURGO• Stacy Gregg is the three-time winner of the Junior Fiction category of the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (2014-2016)• Stacy Gregg lifetime sales are worth over £1.2 million• Gorgeous gift edition hardback from the author of ‘The Princess and the Foal’Competition: One Dollar Horse
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