City of Horses
A journey of friendship and courage in a new town
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pushkin Press
Published:28th Sep '23
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Misty's move to Redbridge brings unexpected friendships and challenges. In City of Horses, she must find the courage to protect her new home.
In City of Horses, thirteen-year-old Misty's life takes an unexpected turn when her father loses his job, forcing them to relocate to the unfamiliar town of Redbridge. Leaving behind her friends and the life she knows, Misty finds herself in a new environment that is both exciting and daunting. The estate where they settle is unlike anything she's experienced, with ponies roaming freely, creating a whimsical backdrop to her new reality.
Amidst the changes, Misty encounters Dylan, a mysterious local boy with a passion for horses. Their budding friendship introduces her to the joys and challenges of this new life. However, Misty struggles with the desire to maintain her old friendships and the fear of revealing her new world to them. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence, she learns about loyalty, acceptance, and the importance of being true to oneself.
The stakes rise when the horses she has come to love face a serious threat. Misty must confront her fears and decide whether to stand up for the place she now calls home. City of Horses is a heartwarming story about resilience, friendship, and the courage it takes to embrace change while staying true to one’s roots.
A heart-warming story of friendship, family and overcoming new challenges... with added ponies! A perfect preteen read -- Cathy Cassidy
Beautifully written; sophisticated, sensitive and dealing with huge themes with such a lightness of touch -- Laura Dockrill
An encouraging story about a teenager navigating familiar problems - with added Sparkle * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *
A sweet story of family, acceptance - and horses! -- Jo Cotterill
A sweet novel that deals with grief, unemployment, moving home, secrets, fear and standing up for what's right in such a beautiful and honest way. Any horse lovers out there will adore this! -- Tamsin Winter
A touching and convincing portrait of an adolescent forced to grow up before her time... At the heart of this uplifting book is a time-old story of the transformative bond between animal and child * Telegraph *
The book will appeal to teens who like friendship drama and realistic novels where characters are resourceful and determined to make a difference * Books For Keeps *
An excellent equine adventure * MiniTravellers *
Praise for The Mystery of the Missing Mum: * - *
An age-appropriate ode to "perfectly imperfect" families * Observer *
More family story than whodunit, the plot turns toward emotional discoveries via an arc of maturation and finding hope despite life's uncertainties * Publisher's Weekly *
A heartfelt story told with such passion and authenticity it will stick with you as though it was a memory of your very own -- Nadine Wild-Palmer, author of The Tunnels Below
A comic yet deceptively observant adventure story about a boy searching for his vanished mother * Telegraph *
It's a tender and truthful glimpse of what it is to be part of a family where mental health can be an issue, and also shows us how families can remain families, even through break-ups and distances. -- David Ashby
A beautiful and moving story about class, prejudice, families and the healing power of animals -- Ewa Jozefkowicz, author of The Mystery of the Colour Thief
ISBN: 9781782693963
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224 pages