Author(s): Balding, Clare,
Binding: Paperback,
Date of Publication: 18/05/2017,
Pagination: 256 pages,
Series: Charlie Bass,
Imprint: Puffin,
Published By: Penguin Random House Children's UK,
Book Classification: Reading age: from c 7 years
Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 17mm
Weight: 184g
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780141357911

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'A heart-warming story with a great girl-power message' - Jacqueline WilsonCharlie 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.

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. 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.

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 ever stop fartingFind out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.