{"title":"Maria de Jong","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaria de Jong is a beloved author known for her captivating children's books that spark the imagination and nurture a love for reading. Her stories often weave exciting adventures with heartwarming themes, allowing young readers to explore new worlds and embark on thrilling journeys. One of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eRide North\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her talent for storytelling and has garnered admiration from both children and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDe Jong skillfully creates characters that resonate with children, encouraging them to engage with the narrative and reflect on the lessons learned through the characters' experiences. Her attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of childhood wonder make her books a delightful addition to any child's library. Whether it's through vivid illustrations or engaging dialogue, Maria de Jong's works are sure to captivate and inspire young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection of Maria de Jong's books and find the perfect adventure to spark joy and curiosity in the young minds around you. Her stories are not just tales to read but experiences to cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ride-north-by-maria-de-jong-9781839135200","title":"Ride North","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRide North\u003c\/em\u003e by Maria de Jong is a captivating tale of adventure and friendship between a young girl and her pony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTooth is my pony, but he's his own boss. I take care of him and, in exchange, he lets me ride him. I wasn't surprised when Tooth first communicated with me. All I knew was that with Tooth, it was different. I loved him the minute I saw him. Of course, we understood each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Folly is angry and grieving for her mum. She isn't ready for Dad's plans for a new life in Auckland with his new girlfriend. So Folly runs away with the one friend who truly understands: her wise pony, Tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her mother's ashes in her backpack, Folly sets off to the fabled Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. Through tourist towns and wilderness, across beaches, roads, and forest tracks, Folly and Tooth find both adventure and hardship. But then a spur-of-the-moment choice sets danger on their tail. Girl and horse must fight to survive together – to the very end of the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover art by Sian James\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46101538996460,"sku":"9781839135200","price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839135200.jpg?v=1736976438"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/maria-de-jong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}