Kip of the Karoo

The sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun!

Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch, and a magical creature called Buffel is her loyal companion. Life is good.

But when her roof falls in, and her dad can't afford to fix it, Kip vows to save the day. Luckily her friends have found an ancient map in a cookie jar. There's treasure in the Karoo desert! But are the dangers of the Karoo worth the risk? There are killer leopards and forbidden caves and a film set full of dodgy Hollywood people. Plus, hot on their trail, is greedy King Double. He’s desperate for a horse. So when Kip rescues three horses, she's not the only one in danger.

Praise for Kip of the Mountain:

'Gourlay... tackles the universal themes of confronting your fears and learning to accept help from unlikely allies. The more earnest portions of Kip of the Mountain will appeal to fans of The Travelling Bookshop series, while the humorous escapades bring to mind The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffatt.' - Books + Publishing

'Kip of the Mountain is an action-packed fantasy adventure full of astonishing magic. It's a debut that's perfect for children aged 8+, while inciting thought-provoking conversations.' - Better Reading

'Full of charm, and Kip herself has just the right balance of wit, wildness and wisdom. I laughed in every chapter. It's the perfect book for big kids with even bigger imaginations.' Jack Heath, bestselling author of 300 Minutes of Danger

'Wildly imaginative and anchored by delightful characters, warmth, humour and powerful truths.' - Jaclyn Moriarty, award-winning author of The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst (a Kingdoms and Empires book)

'Kip of the Mountain is a compelling and heartfelt adventure. Even before I had finished reading the first chapter, I cared so much about Kip; she's such a quirky and awesome character.' - Jade Goodwin, bestselling illustrator of the Little Ash series

'Kip of the Mountain is a hero for the ages. Her story is an action-adventure story with a whole lot of heart and a touch of magic. Kip's story will stay with me for a long time.' - Yvette Poshoglian, bestselling author of Dear Greta

'Kip of the Mountain is magical and fun with memorable characters' - Readings