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Children's Fiction Horses

Taking Flight

by (author) Sheena Wilkinson

Publisher
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
Initial publish date
Aug 2014
Category
Horses, General
Recommended Age
12 to 15
Recommended Grade
7 to 10
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554558506
    Publish Date
    Aug 2014
    List Price
    $12.99

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Description

Moving from a harsh West Belfast estate to the glamour of the showjumping ring, Taking Flight is a fast-paced story of courage overcoming jealousy. The only riding fifteenyear- old Declan has ever done is joyriding. When he's forced to stay with his snobby cousin 'Princess' Vicky, he's shocked to find himself falling in love with horses. Vicky would do anything to keep this grubby hood away from her precious showjumper, Flight. Populated with courageous and vibrant characters, Taking Flight is a brilliant debut from an exciting new young adult writer.

About the author

Belfast-born Sheena Wilkinson’s first-ever short story, 'Amputees', won the Brian Moore Award in 2006. She teaches English at Methodist College, Belfast.

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