Books with title The Rocking Horse Angel

An ordinary horse with a very ordinary and really quite boring little life... until a rock band called The Tumbling Pebbles come to town. As the music pounds across the hills, Hendrix discovers he has an ear for music! And then he comes across the band's guitar - it flies out the window of the van as the musicians leave the sleepy village - and Hendrix knows there is no looking back. He decides to put on a concert of his own. He ties a pair of pants round his head. Socks round his wrists. He is Hendrix the Rocking Horse!

But he became a partner. And when the Leger was coming on, Paul was "sure" about Lively Spark, which was a quite inconsiderable horse. The boy insisted on putting a thousand on the horse, Bassett went for five hundred, and Oscar Cresswell two hundred. Lively Spark came in first, and the betting had been ten to one against him. Paul had made ten thousand.

My name is Kirk Ellis. I am nine years old. This is my story.So begins the Rocking Horse Diary, penned by Kirk who wants to tell the story of his grandad, Sidney Mudge, who is “a very special man and possibly the world’s best grandad”. Although Kirk and his grandad are fictional characters, Alzheimer's is not, and Alan Combes’ story is based on real events.There is a strong vein of comedy in the story. As Alan says, ‘Without humour, coping with dementia would be an impossible task.’ It was the author’s intention that love and affection would shine through the moments of tragedy, and indeed it does. His goal, which we believe readers will agree he has achieved, was to help young people towards a better understanding of a horrible illness.‘Feeling connected is such a vital part of our wellbeing and people living with dementia can often feel isolated. For Kirk and his grandad building a “Magic Rocking Horse” together, while sharing stories and jokes along the way helps them to understand each other and allows them to maintain a positive connection as grandad’s dementia progresses. This is such an important message for families who care for someone living with dementia.’ Dr Lynne Corner, Director of Newcastle University’s Dementia Innovation Hub

When Nellie Wilson--the school bully--announces that the Rocking Horse Ranch is hosting a horse show, Chloe can't wait to compete. However, when she is mysteriously hurt while out riding, Dani suspects foul play! Is someone trying to keep her from entering the competition? With the help of her friend, Ricky Ramirez, Dani sets out to discover the truth behind the dastardly deed.