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128 pages

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Pippa Funnell
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www.tillysponytails.co.uk/

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Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) an imprint of Orion Publishing Co

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1st July 2010

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9781444000825

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Tilly's Pony Tails 8: Neptune the Heroic Horse by Pippa Funnell



Tilly's Pony Tails 8: Neptune the Heroic Horse

Pippa Funnell
Part of the 'Tilly's Pony Tails' Series


Primary Age range - 7+ readers   Category - Books of the Month   Secondary Age range - 9+ readers   Category - Pony Mad   Category - eBooks   

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This is a very special 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.

Tilly Redbrow doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! In Neptune the Heroic Horse, Tilly is on holiday in Cornwall but is delighted to find some stables nearby so that even on holiday she can show off her riding prowess and even help new girl Megan the magic of riding.

Here is some praise from pony-mad youngsters:

'When I read Black Beauty I thought 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 Ross

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.

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.

 

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Tilly's Pony Tails 8: Neptune the Heroic Horse by Pippa Funnell

Pippa Funnell talking about the inspiration behind her books:

Tilly Redbrow doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! On holiday in Cornwall, Tilly is delighted to discover there's a stables nearby, and soon makes friends. But new rider Megan is terrified of horses, and changing her mind could be Tilly's biggest challenge yet! For every girl who has ever longed for a pony of her own, these delightful, warm and engaging stories are packed with Pippa Funnell's expert advice on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.

Click here to see all the titles in the series.

To download a great Tilly's Pony Tails 2011 Wall Planner, look under Readers Guide in the right hand column of this page.



About The Author


Pippa Funnell

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. In 2010 she was back representing Britain at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky on a young horse with a fabulous future.  Pippa and Redesigned did not disappoint finishing a superb 5th. A partnership surely with a very exciting next few years ahead.  Pippa is married to the international show jumper William Funnell and lives in Surrey.

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