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The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

By: Clare Balding
Narrated by: Clare Balding
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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....

A classic, funny animal story perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and My Family and Other Animals.

©2016 Clare Balding (P)2016 Penguin Audio Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Comedy Sports Funny Animal Sports Warrior

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what a great humbling story. loved it very much . couldn't put it down 😁

I had goose bumps following the race

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My 10 year old daughter loved this book, factual as well as fun. Easy to listen too on audible,

Funtastic read

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I love the entire book, and there is nothing that I disliked about it! All of the characters had their own characteristics and were really well thought out. it had a really good overall ending, and I will recommend it for ages 3+ amazing book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

The hart warming story of how the bass family needed noble warrior as much as he needed them.

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I was glued to this book from beginning till end!

Love the fact it’s read by Clare herself too.

Fantastic

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love this book! if you live horses THIS IS FOR YOU!!! it’s amazing i definitely recommend and it’s great for all ages! well done Clare Balding! 💖💖💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💞❤️💘💗💓💝💞❤️💓💘💝💕💖💖💖💕💖💕💕💕💕💕💕👁👄👁

soooo good

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