Writerly, full of equestrian knowledge and rich in character - not least of the horse - this is also a tale of first love, and is a handsome package with deep pink-edged pages. NEWBOOKSMAGLauren St John's The One Dollar Horse is rare among pony books in setting its dream-come-true story in inner-city London.

The author has a flowing style and an art for bringing her characters to life. BOOKS FOR KEEPSThere are many twists and turns but the plot is easy to follow and gripping, I would recommend this book for girls aged from twelve through to adult. Ideal for horse lovers of any age but readers of 12 and up will love it.The One Dollar Horse is certain to be huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and K M Peyton.

Lauren St John catches the excitement of the sport so well, the determination needed by the riders in order to win, the psychology of horses, the risks involved, the bonds of friendship between competitors - and into this rich mix are warnings against the evil of commercialization and exploitation and the value of a healthy diet! Altogether Firestorm is a worthy successor to the earlier titles in the trilogy. Martin Chilton * TELEGRAPH ONLINE *Ĭertain to be a huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and KM Peyton. You can't help but identify with this courageous animal and St John makes you feel the thrill of what it must be like to jump over a fence on such a horse with such heart and soul. one of the best characters in this thrilling rags-to-riches tale is Storm Warning.

Lauren St John's The One Dollar Horse is rare among pony books in setting its dream-come-true story in inner-city London. There are many twists and turns but the plot is easy to follow and gripping, I would recommend this book for girls aged from twelve through to adult. The One Dollar Horse is certain to be huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and K M Peyton.

The One Dollar Horse by Lauren St. John