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Orion Publishing CoPublication date
7th May 2009ISBN
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Tilly's Pony Tails No. 1: Magic Spirit
Pippa Funnell
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This is a very special new series for pony-mad 7+ year olds from one of the best known riders competing today. Each book is not just a great story, but also full of expert advice that readers will pick up along the way. So if you have a child who dreams about having a pony, then Tilly’s Pony Tails will provide an acceptable substitute. For others who live and breathe ponies because they have one, this series just might get them hooked on reading too.
Here is some early praise from pony-mad youngsters:'When I read Black Beauty I though that was good, but this is even better' Emily Cooper'I recommend Magic Spirit to people who are pony mad. I loved it and I think other people will too' Megan MacDuff 'I love horses so I like reading about them as well. This book is the best book in the whole world' Pandora RossThough different horses feature in each of the first six books in the series, Magic Spirit features throughout, as does the story of the adopted Tilly’s long-lost brother. Pippa had the idea for an ongoing story about Tilly’s family from the beginning. Though Tilly owes her appearance in part to a friend of Pippa’s, the riding champion admits she has more than a passing resemblance to her lead character.Though readers will learn a lot about horse care from the stories, at the back of each book are “Pippa’s Top Tips”, which offer advice on everything from avoiding kicks to cleaning tack.
Titles in the series: (click here to go to the author page where you can see them all)
Tilly’s Pony Tails: Magic Spirit the Dream Horse (1)
Tilly’s Pony Tails: Red Admiral the Racehorse (2)
Tilly’s Pony Tails: Rosie the Perfect Pony (3)
Tilly’s Pony Tails: Samson the Stallion (4)
Tilly’s Pony Tails: Lucky Chance the New Foal (5)
Tilly’s Pony Tails: Solo the Superstar (6)
A message from Pippa Funnell, champion rider, Olympic Medallist and Grand Slam winner: When I wrote my autobiography I never imagined that I would find myself writing children’s books just 3 years later. Much of my thinking about Tilly has been done out loud in front of family, friends and godchildren – thank you all for listening. But, more than anything I have to acknowledge my four-legged friends – my horses. It is thanks to them, that I was able to create a girl, Tilly, who like me follows her passions.
Synopsis
Tilly is an adopted child with a passion for ponies. The only clue to her past is a bracelet made of plaited horse hair. But when Tilly helps to rescue Magic Spirit, a rescue horse who has been so badly treated by humans that he won't let anyone close, everything changes.
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A brilliant new series of books that includes helpful horsey hints. -- Octavia Karavala, Waterstone's Cirencester WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY I really enjoyed this book - my favourite bit is where Tilly first meets the abandoned horse Magic Spirit. -- Delilah, Age 9 FIRST NEWSAbout The Author
Pippa Funnell is the first woman to become eventing's world number one. She was born Pippa Nolan in 1968 and, with her first horse, Sir Barnaby, went from pony-club level to Badminton, en route winning the European Young Rider title in 1987. Her numerous victories include back-to-back European Championships in 1991 and 2001, and back-to-back Olympic silver medals in 2000 and 2004. She is the first winner of the Rolex Grand Slam, in 2003, and has won Badminton three times, in 2002, 2003 and 2005. In 2003 she was awarded the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year. In 2005 she was awarded an MBE in the Birthday Honours List. Pippa is married to the international show jumper William Funnell and lives in Surrey.
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