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The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
- Narrated by: Clare Balding
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Animals & Nature
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Luv it!
- By Julie Anne Sloan on 26-07-20
Summary
Puffin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop, written and read by Clare Balding.
Charlie Bass is a horse-mad nine-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when her eccentric parents announce that they are going to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled.
The horse they buy, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There's just one problem - he won't gallop. In fact he won't even trot round the field without his best friend, Percy, a naughty palomino pony, at his side. But Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion - he just needs the right motivation....
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- Germaine
- 14-08-20
Great for a long car journey with young children.
Loved it .Amazing book. My child couldn't wait to find out the ending...and was worth the wait.
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- Andrew S.
- 03-02-20
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👍Great book👌Very interesting and exiting.
Good for old and young!
Well done Clare Balding GREAT book!!!🏆
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- Jase Moorcroft
- 01-07-19
Brilliant
Bought it for my daughter but also ended up listening too. Really good listen with plenty Of humour.
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- edward kerr
- 05-05-19
it was brilliant and and piers cleverly was meen
the narrator was brilliant and I really really really liked the narrated because of her voices
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- Vicky
- 08-01-19
Fantastic
I was glued to this book from beginning till end!
Love the fact it’s read by Clare herself too.
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- Patricia Hull
- 02-01-19
Enjoyable romp!
Warm enjoyable romp in the racing world making good lifestyle points without heavy handed preaching.
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- Benny
- 06-05-18
Lighthearted and satisfying.
Alright, I know, it is a childrens book; but you don't stop loving horses when you get to be an old lady!
I loved the characters and the whole theme of the story. A lovely escape from mundane everyday problems.
The narration by the author is an absolute bonus because she reads it as she intended it to be read - if that makes sense.
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- Esmeralda Maunder
- 22-09-17
I had goose bumps following the race
what a great humbling story. loved it very much . couldn't put it down 😁
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- embingham
- 02-08-17
So excited to share this with my class!
We are using this book as a class read! My Year Three class are going to love this! Clare Balding did a Stirling job with the audio! Even my mum has asked to listen to it as well! There were many funny moments!! Well done on a great book!
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- Tina
- 15-05-17
Fantastic Book
Fantastic story with great narration by Claire. Made me cry but happy tears. Would totally recommend this book.