The Girl Who Rode the Wind

Stacy Gregg

Jul 2015 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day.

When Lola’s grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns about the town’s historic Palio races – a fast and furious event where riders whip around the Piazza del Campo, and are often thrown from their horses while making the treacherous turns. Lola is amazed to learn her grandmother used to take part in these races – and had the nickname ‘The Daredevil’!

Nonna Loretta tells Lola that she used to race in a rival team to the boy she loved – who was captured by the Nazis in 1941. Lola develops a bond with a beautiful racehorse. She jumps at the chance to enter the Palio – can she win, in honour of her grandmother? And can she uncover the mystery of the boy’s capture and fate all those years ago?

Ratings and reviews

When I finished this book I actually hugged it and I simply couldn't stop smiling! I recommend it to horse lovers in age 10+ because it can be a bit tricky to understand. No problems with this book, it was heartwarming.

I absolutely recommend this book to horse lovers. The BEST book I ever read. After I finished the a hugged it and smiled and could stop.

About the author

Stacy 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.