The Glory - Softcover

St John, Lauren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444012762 ISBN 13: 9781444012767

Publisher: Orion Children's Books, 2015

Synopsis

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 LawAlexandra 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 LifeWill 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 . . .

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Review:

A thrilling adventure story ... not just for horse lovers (The Best New Children's Books 2015)

A glorious book ... a thrilling, escapist triumph (The School Librarian)

The Glory is a glorious book, a truly fantastic adventure story ... This is a thrilling, escapist triumph (School Librarian)

Exciting and heartwarming, this is a real page-turner (CountryLife.co.uk)

A National Velvet for modern teenagers. (Alex O'Connell THE TIMES)

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)

Brilliant - a vast adventure and love story and, I'm trying hard not to say, glorious. (KATHERINE RUNDELL, author of ROOFTOPPERS)

THE GLORY is a born winner. (AMANDA CRAIG)

Lauren St John is the new queen of the older horse novel. (The Times (Saturday Review))

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)

Book Description:

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...

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion Children's Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1444012762
• ISBN 13: 9781444012767
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320