The Glory

Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781444012767

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Genre: Interest Age: From C 12 Years / Teenage)

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From the bestselling author of THE ONE DOLLAR HORSE trilogy a sensational, stand-alone equestrian thriller and romance about a girl on the run from the law, a boy on a mission to save a life and a race from Colorado to Oregon that they both have to win…


A Girl on the Run from the Law
Alexandra Blakewood has everything any teenager could wish for, apart from the horse she’d love, but she won’t stop getting into trouble. Sent to a US boot camp, she dreams of escaping. It seems impossible until she’s told about a gruelling 1,200 mile horse race across the American West . . .

A Boy on a Mission to Save a Life
Will Greyton was the star student at his Tennessee high school until his father was laid off. Now Will works at a burger joint. When his dad falls ill, it seems things can’t get any worse. An operation will save him, but there’s no way to pay for it. Then Will hears about The Glory, a deadly endurance race with a $250,000 purse, open to any rider daring enough to attempt it . . .

Reviews

Part gripping adventure, part love story, this powerful novel travels through an exhilarating yet terrifying landscape. Alex and Will must dig deep, discovering newfound pride in themselves and love for their families.
BOOK TRUST
THE GLORY is a born winner.
AMANDA CRAIG
A pony adventure story worthy of the Pullein-Thompson sisters
HORSE & COUNTRYSIDE MAGAZINE
A glorious book ... a thrilling, escapist triumph
The School Librarian
Brilliant - a vast adventure and love story and, I'm trying hard not to say, glorious.
KATHERINE RUNDELL, author of ROOFTOPPERS
A Glorious read.
IT WAS LOVELY READING YOU
A National Velvet for modern teenagers.
Alex O'Connell, THE TIMES
Lauren St John is the new queen of the older horse novel.
The Times (Saturday Review)
Lauren St John's horse stories are as good as any of the classics by K M Peyton or Patricia Leitch and this is a marvellous adventure. Readers will fall in love with the horses, wiry, intelligent Shiraz, part Arab; and Scout, Alex's horse, a wild palomino.
Andrea Reece, LOVE READING
The author's knowledge of horsemanship, and of the geography and history of the route, give this novel conviction, and the landscape comes to life along with the characters. The journey involves romance, betrayal, sacrifice, danger, family drama and a tense pursuit. Saddle up for an exhilarating ride.
Nicolette Jones, THE SUNDAY TIMES
Certain to be a huge favourite with readers and will bear comparison with classic horse stories by authors such as Patricia Leitch and KM Peyton.
BOOKS FOR KEEPS
Exciting and heartwarming, this is a real page-turner
CountryLife.co.uk
The Glory is a glorious book, a truly fantastic adventure story ... This is a thrilling, escapist triumph
School Librarian
A thrilling adventure story ... not just for horse lovers
The Best New Children's Books 2015