Books with author Mrs Amanda Wills

New girl in town Kristy Moore is desperate to fit in. So, when she lands a job at Mill Farm Stables, she hopes she’ll make friends with the children who keep their ponies there.When she’s given the cold shoulder by their ringleader, bossy Norah Bergman, she seeks solace by befriending the mysterious and mighty black Percheron, Cassius.To her surprise, Norah and her friends invite Kristy to join their quadrille team.Fate deals them one disaster after another and Kristy begins to wonder if they are destined to fail.As the day of the quadrille draws near, can Kristy and her new friends overcome adversity and triumph against all odds?And will Kristy lose the one thing she loves more than anything – her beloved horse Cassius?From the Amazon bestselling author of the Riverdale Pony Stories, a new heart-warming tale of friendship, loyalty - and horses.

Kristy and Cassius are riding high after their quadrille success at the New Year’s Eve show.So when they and the rest of the Mill Farm Stables gang are asked to perform at the school’s centenary celebration, they jump at the chance.But Cassius’s newfound celebrity status has come at a price.And when his old owner, spoilt Bella Hayward, decides she wants her trophy horse back, Kristy’s longed-for fairytale ending is shattered.With Cassius gone and her place on the team lost, broken-hearted Kristy can only watch from the sidelines as her friends prepare for the quadrille.When disaster strikes, only Kristy can save the day. Can she find the courage to step back into the limelight?And will she ever find her Happy Ever After?From the author of the Riverdale Pony Stories, Trophy Horse is the thrilling sequel to The Thirteenth Horse.

The wait is over. The latest book in the bestselling Riverdale Pony Stories is out now!!Christmas is coming and life at Riverdale is as action-packed as ever.Poppy’s school is holding tryouts for its first ever showjumping team, and she and her best friend Scarlett are determined to be picked.But competition for places is fierce and the team coach – formidable PE teacher Mrs Jackson – thinks Poppy’s flaky.So when she has a chance to help Instagram star Gaz Winters with his fledgling Christmas charity, Poppy jumps at the chance.Hoping it will impress the fearsome Mrs Jackson, she throws herself into helping Gaz and his team grant Christmas wishes for sick and disadvantaged children.And when a young girl called Ella asks for the impossible, Poppy and Cloud must risk everything to make her Christmas dream come true.A Riverdale Christmas is the ninth book in the Riverdale Pony Stories, an Amazon best-selling series enjoyed by young and old alike.Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.‘A pony classic for the future’ – Amazon 5* review'Everything a pony-mad girl wants and needs in a fabulous series of pony stories. Every time I read the latest book I think it’s the best but Amanda has done it again’ – Amazon 5* reviewDownload your copy now.

'Everything a pony-mad girl wants and needs in a fabulous series of pony stories. Every time I read the latest book I think it’s the best but Amanda has done it again’ – Amazon 5★ reviewFollow Poppy and Cloud's adventures in this omnibus edition which contains the seventh, eighth and ninth books in the popular Riverdale Pony Stories series.The Hunt for the Golden HorsePoppy McKeever knew there’d be fireworks when her old friend Hannah came to stay.She and Scarlett don’t get on, and Poppy soon finds herself playing piggy in the middle.But the two girls promise to put their differences aside when the flamboyant owner of an Arabian stud announces a competition with a difference – a treasure hunt on horseback.The quest leads the three girls on an unforgettable adventure as they race to find the first prize – a priceless golden horse cast in the image of the beautiful stallion Fearless Flight.Can Poppy and her friends solve the clues in time? What secrets are hidden behind the gates of the Arabian stud? And who is the enigmatic Irish boy who has travelled so far to settle an old score?The Mystery of Riverdale TorPoppy is devastated when a dog attacks the sheep on her best friend Scarlett’s farm.Feeling guilty that she did nothing to stop the attack, she makes it her mission to uncover the identity of the mystery dog.But first there is a new challenge to overcome – a riding competition that will push the bond between Poppy and her beloved pony Cloud to the limits.Will the pair triumph against the odds?And can Poppy turn detective and discover who owns the menacing hound that has been terrorising the moor before it kills again?A Riverdale ChristmasChristmas is coming and life at Riverdale is as action-packed as ever.Poppy’s school is holding tryouts for its first ever showjumping team, and she and her best friend Scarlett are determined to be picked.But competition for places is fierce and the team coach – formidable PE teacher Mrs Jackson – thinks Poppy’s flaky.So when she has a chance to help Instagram star Gaz Winters with his fledgling Christmas charity, Poppy jumps at the chance.Hoping it will impress the fearsome Mrs Jackson, she throws herself into helping Gaz and his team grant Christmas wishes for sick and disadvantaged children.And when a young girl called Ella asks for the impossible, Poppy and Cloud must risk everything to make her Christmas dream come true.The Riverdale Pony Stories are gripping pony adventures for young and old alike. If you love books by Lauren St John, Stacey Gregg and Pippa Funnell, you will love these fantastic, page-turning pony stories.

When Poppy McKeever discovers a neglected pony abandoned on the moor, she’s determined to save him.He’s limping badly and desperately thin.And if he’s rounded up in the drift, he’ll be returned to cruel farmer, George Blackstone – a man with a dark heart and a vicious temper.Poppy might be a city girl at heart, but she’s read all the books and thinks she knows exactly what to do.But the moor can be a dangerous place for the unwary.Lost in a blinding fog looking for her missing younger brother, Charlie, Poppy soon realises she’s out of her depth.Her only hope is the mysterious grey Connemara, Cloud, who she’s set out to save.Can he help her find Charlie?And will Poppy be able to save Cloud from a terrible fate?Read the first six Riverdale Pony Stories in this compelling omnibus edition described by fans as ‘totally gripping’ and ‘a galloping great read'.The Riverdale Pony Stories box set 1 - 6 features:The Lost Pony of RiverdaleAgainst all HopeInto the StormRedhall RidersThe Secret of Witch CottageMissing on the MoorPerfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Clare Balding and Olivia Tuffin.

A girl with a tragic past. An unlikely friendship. And a fight to uncover a mystery that has everyone fooled.Cloud is back at Riverdale, but a visit to the vet brings some unwelcome news for eleven-year-old Poppy McKeever.Her beloved pony has broken a bone in his foot and may never be sound enough to ride.As she nurses him back to full strength a mysterious girl moves into the village.Hope Taylor's life hangs in the balance, and Poppy and her best friend Scarlett vow to do everything they can to give her a fighting chance.But the more Poppy gets to know Hope and her mum Shelley, the more she wonders if there is more to Hope's story than the pair are letting on.Before she can confront them, Cloud falls gravely ill. And Poppy faces the toughest night of her life as she battles to save the pony of her dreams.Against all Hope is the fantastic second book in the best-selling Riverdale Pony Stories.“Amanda Wills has this magical way of really transporting you into her books, so you really feel as if you are there with Poppy and Cloud every step of the way.” – Amazon 5* review

A chilling attack. A killer dog on the loose. Can Poppy find the culprit before it strikes again?Poppy McKeever is devastated when a dog attacks the sheep on her best friend Scarlett’s farm.Feeling guilty that she did nothing to stop the attack, she makes it her mission to uncover the identity of the mystery dog.But first there is a new challenge to overcome – a riding competition that will push the bond between Poppy and her beloved pony Cloud to the limits.Will the pair triumph against the odds?And can Poppy turn detective and discover who owns the menacing hound that has been terrorising the moor before it kills again?The Mystery of Riverdale Tor is the eighth book in the Riverdale Pony Stories, a pony adventure series enjoyed by young and old alike.

A golden horse. An unsettled score. And a treasure hunt that will push Poppy to her limits.Poppy McKeever knew there’d be fireworks when her old friend Hannah came to stay.She and Scarlett don’t get on, and Poppy soon finds herself playing piggy in the middle.But the two girls promise to put their differences aside when the flamboyant owner of an Arabian stud announces a competition with a difference – a treasure hunt on horseback.The quest leads the three girls on an unforgettable adventure as they race to find the first prize – a priceless golden horse cast in the image of the beautiful stallion Fearless Flight.Can Poppy and her friends solve the clues in time? What secrets are hidden behind the gates of the Arabian stud? And who is the enigmatic Irish boy who has travelled so far to settle an old score?The Hunt for the Golden Horse is the seventh book in the popular Riverdale Pony Stories, which follow the adventures of pony-mad Poppy McKeever and her beloved Connemara Cloud.

Horse-mad Poppy McKeever and her Connemara pony Cloud are all set for their first showjumping competition at Claydon Manor. Only Poppy’s nerves stand in her way.When snooty rich girl Georgia Canning disappears halfway through the show, it barely hits Poppy’s radar.Until her beloved donkey Chester also goes missing and she realises something is dreadfully wrong.So begins a chain reaction that will see Poppy face up to her arch enemy – and force her to think on her feet before time runs out for both Chester and Georgia.Can Poppy unravel the clues before it’s too late?Missing on the Moor is a gripping pony adventure for fans of Lauren St John, Stacey Gregg and Pippa Funnell.

With more than 850 5* reviews on Goodreads, The Lost Pony of Riverdale is the ultimate feel-good story for horse lovers everywhere.Poppy McKeever is reluctant to move to an old cottage on Dartmoor - until she discovers that her new home comes complete with its own pony.But life at Riverdale is not as straightforward as it seems, especially when Poppy glimpses a flash of grey in the woods. Her step-mother Caroline is acting weirdly, and her adrenaline-junkie brother Charlie is on the hunt for big cats.And when Poppy is faced with a terrible dilemma - to save her brother or the pony she has always longed for - who will she choose?The Lost Pony of Riverdale is the first in the bestselling Riverdale Pony Stories, ideal for anyone who loves horses, adventure and books you can’t put down.Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.'I like to think you’re never too old for a good pony book. And this is a GREAT pony book!’ – Amazon 5* review

A dream trekking holiday. A friendship left at breaking point. And a race against time to save a stable of horses from a terrible storm.It should have been the holiday of a lifetime for pony-mad Poppy McKeever – a whole week to spend with her best friend Scarlet, riding in the Forest of Dean.But when Poppy is handed a hairy, bumbling piebald cob with a wall eye and a stubborn streak, all her excitement evaporates in an instant.Beau is nothing like her beautiful Cloud – a dappled grey Connemara she rescued from the moor.Things go from bad to worse after an argument with Scarlet that leaves their friendship at breaking point. And then there’s the sinister man who says he’s looking for the owner of the stables. What does he want and why does he keep hanging around? But before Poppy can solve the mystery, a brutal storm rips through the forest, threatening the lives of all the horses at the stables.There’s only one way she can save them – and that’s to place all her trust in Beau, the piebald cob she’s battled with all week.Can she win him around in time to save the stables - and her friendship with Scarlet?Into the Storm is the riveting third book in the best selling Riverdale Pony Stories."These books are by far the best ones I've read in a long time.” – Amazon 5* review

When a pony trek ends in tragedy at Redhall Manor Equestrian Centre, Poppy and Scarlett find themselves unexpectedly in charge.It soon becomes clear that someone has a grudge against Redhall and is intent on putting the stables out of business.The two friends blame rival yard Claydon Manor - but are Georgia Canning and her hard-nosed livery manager Angela Snell really to blame?Poppy's worst nightmare comes true when an intruder lets Cloud out of his stable and the Connemara escapes onto the moor. Convinced he is lost to her forever, Poppy sets out to discover who is behind the vendetta.But can she find the answers before it's too late?This is the fourth book in the popular Riverdale Pony Stories, which follow the adventures of pony-mad Poppy McKeever and her beloved Connemara Cloud.