The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

<p><b>''A heart-warming story with a great girl-power message'' - Jacqueline Wilson</b><br><br>Charlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.<br><br>The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There''s just one problem - he won''t gallop. In fact, he won''t even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. <br><br>Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed.<br><br>The stakes couldn''t be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony <i>ever</i> stop farting?<br><br>Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.</p>