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Finding Wonder

An unforgettable adventure from The One Dollar Horse author
By Lauren St John
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Finding Wonder by Lauren St John takes young readers on an adventurous journey as the protagonist navigates life's challenges through courage and creativity. This captivating tale combines elements of mystery and personal growth, inviting children into a world where imagination and ingenuity play crucial roles in overcoming obstacles. The story celebrates wonder and discovery, inspiring young minds with its compelling narrative.
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An epic, beautiful, extraordinary story about finding wonder, and horses, in the most unlikely of places.

A winning ticket. A stolen horse. The adventure of a lifetime . . .

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A WINNING TICKET
A STOLEN HORSE
THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

Orphaned Roo Thorn feels like the unluckiest girl in the world. Until she discovers a letter. A letter which urges her to 'Grab life by the wings and fly.'

With the help of her aunt, Joni, Roo sets out to buy her dream horse - a fiery showjumper named Wonder Boy.

Then Wonder vanishes without a trace.

Determined to save him, Roo and Joni investigate his disappearance. But as the mystery deepens and more prize horses are stolen, the pair find themselves drawn into a thrilling - but dangerous - adventure...

How far will they go, and what will they risk, to find Wonder?

'Lauren St John's horse stories are as good as any of the classics.' LoveReading

'Absolutely brilliant!' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song

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Finding Wonder by Lauren St John has been praised for its engaging narrative and vivid adventure that captivates young readers. The book's appreciation of nature and portrayal of strong, resilient characters receive particular commendation, while some reviews highlight the author's ability to weave magic and reality seamlessly, making it an enchanting read for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571376162

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

LAUREN ST JOHN grew up surrounded by horses, a pet giraffe, warthogs, cats and dogs, on a farm and game reserve in Zimbabwe, the inspiration for her award-winning White Giraffe series as well as The Snow Angel. Dead Man's Cove, the first in her Laura Marlin mystery series, won the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. Her bestselling One Dollar Horse series was followed by YA horse thriller, The Glory, and middle-grade mysteries Kat Wolfe Investigates and Wave Riders, winner of the Crime Fest Best Crime Novel for Children. A passionate conservationist, Lauren is the founder of Authors4Oceans, an ambassador for the Born Free Foundation, and a patron for Mane Chance Animal Sanctuary. When not writing, she is a full-time valet to her cats, Max and Skye.

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