The Girl Who Rode the Wind
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015 · Est. 7 hour read

The Girl Who Rode the Wind

By Stacy Gregg

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

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

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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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Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Words
61,244
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about cultureBooks about horsesBooks about sports and recreationBooks about family
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Publication
Published
June 28, 2016
First published
July 30, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780008124311

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