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Rusty the Trustworthy Pony
Series: Pippa's Pony Tales
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Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? Tilly witnesses the beginning of a lifelong bond between a young autistic boy, Edward, and a sweet...
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Description
Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables?
Tilly witnesses the beginning of a lifelong bond between a young autistic boy, Edward, and a sweet pony called Rusty. To have a good friend, you need to be a good friend.
Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting and heartwarming pony adventures. Printed in a dyslexia-friendly font and packed with up-to-date tips from three-time Olympic Medallist, Pippa Funnell, as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations on every spread.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804543269
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 July 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Zephyr
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 123g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Pippa Funnell has been pony mad for as long as she can remember. She is a three-times Olympic medallist, three-times Badminton winner, and BT Action Sports Woman of the Year (2019). She was also the first person to win the Rolex Grand Slam (2003). Pippa lives in Surrey with her husband, international show jumper, William Funnell.
Twitter: @pippafunnellPPT Facebook: PippaFunnell Instagram: pippafunnell.official
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