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 Lolas grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns of her familys history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Lorettas nickname was The Daredevil due to her fearless competing in the towns 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?

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.

There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by HarperCollins Publishers .

The author of seventeen books, Stacy Gregg has reinvigorated the pony genre with her two popular series Pony Club Secrets and Pony Club Rivals.