# The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop by Clare Balding (Paperback)

**'A heart-warming story with a great girl-power message' - Jacqueline Wilson**

Charlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.

The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There's just one problem - he won't gallop. In fact, he won't even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy.

Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed.

The stakes couldn't be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony _ever_ stop farting?

Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.

## Details

- **Price:** 7.49 GBP
- **Vendor:** Puffin
- **Type:** Clare Balding
- **Tags:** All Books, Children 7+

## Variants

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