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 of her family's history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Loretta's nickname was 'The Daredevil' due to her fearless competing in the town's famous Palio horse races - until war broke out and led to sadness and loss for Loretta.
Lola jumps at the chance to enter the modern-day Palio on a beautiful horse called Nico - can she win, in honour of her beloved grandmother? And solve a mystery that will bring happiness and hope to Loretta?
| ISBN: | 9780008124311 |
| Publication date: | 24th March 2016 |
| Author: | Stacy Gregg |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 331 pages |
| Genres: |
Animal Stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ponies, horses and related animals Historical Fiction History Adventure Stories Stories about Family and Friends |
The Girl Who Rode the Wind is such a beautiful book it really teaches you a lesson on Love, Loss, forgiveness, heartbreak and determination I would definitely recommend this book to any reader aged between 11-13.
A horse obsessed Lola who lives in New York but has Italian heritage is desperate to become a jockey when her grandmother decides to take Lola to Italy for the first time Lola is so excited but Lola soon finds out that it is her grandmothers heartbreaking past that has brought them back to Italy.... Read Full Review