The Girl Who Rode the Wind

Written by Stacy Gregg

A girl races to uncover her family's wartime secrets in Italy's Palio horse race.

4.3 Goodreads · 669 ratings

336 pages· 61,244 words· Est. 7 hour read· ~720L

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Bookroo's summary

Lola visits Siena with her grandmother Loretta, uncovering a family legacy of courage and loss from WWII. Known as 'The Daredevil,' Loretta once raced in the Palio until war shattered her dreams. Now, Lola seizes the chance to ride in the modern Palio on a horse named Nico. Can she win to honor Loretta and unravel a mystery that promises hope and happiness? Dive into a tale of bravery, family, and the enduring bond between girls and their horses.

From the publisher

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

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