Book Series · 2 Books

Charlie Bass Books

In order from The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop to The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance.

The Charlie Bass series is a set of 2 chapter books by Clare Balding, published between 2016 and 2020. Written for ages 7–9, most books run about 300 pages.

The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance
The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
Book #1 · Chapter Book · 2016

The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

By Clare Balding

A girl buys a racehorse that won't run. Can she save her family farm by Derby Day?

232 pages
Paperback
Summary: Ten-year-old Charlie Bass dreams of owning a pony, but ends up with a racehorse, Noble Warrior, who refuses to gallop. With Derby Day looming, only a win can save her family's farm. Can Charlie transform her chaotic family into a winning team and help Noble Warrior overcome his fears? And what about his mischievous friend, Percy the pony? Join Charlie on this heartwarming adventure filled with challenges, laughter, and the quest for victory.
In reading order

Charlie Bass Series

2 books · Published 2016–2020

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Charlie Bass series?

There are 2 books in the Charlie Bass series. It began with The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop in 2016, and the newest book, The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Charlie Bass books in?

Start with The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Charlie Bass books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Charlie Bass to life.

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Clare Balding

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