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SELECTED FOR THE NSW PREMIER'S READING LIST.The first book in the best-selling Australian series, Diamond Spirit. Can the right horse heal a broken heart?At the start of the summer holidays, the unthinkable happens when Jess's beloved pony Diamond has a terrible accident. Why won't Shara, Jess's closest friend tell her what happened down on the river flats that day? Jess suspects the worst, and feels as though she's lost not just one best friend, but two.But new friends and new horses come into Jess's life, along with the chance to compete in the Longwood campdraft. And there's one special filly who needs Jess's help... can Walkabout help Jess in return? SELECTED FOR THE NSW PREMIER'S READING LIST.EDITORIAL REVEIWS''Wood draws us into a lively and authentic world that's keenly observed with humour and affection. Her writing style is relaxed and confident. The characters (people, horses, dogs, even pig!) are vivid, the relationships dynamic, and the setting conveys a powerful sense of Australian place. There's much satisfying detail of work with horses, and no shortage of action and adventure, but Wood also makes us laugh, touches with moments of deep feeling, and probes the main characters' inner lives. She explores big ideas about connection (to place, family, ancestors, nature), about rights and obligations, and the corrosive power of hatred. All in all, there is an unusual mix here, with a complexity and richness that distinguishes the series from conventional 'horse stories'." Rosalind Price.

The first in a warm-hearted and adventurous series about friendship, courage, a spirited girl, and the love of horsesAfter a horrific accident, Jess loses Diamond, her beloved pony. Her best friend, Shara, the only witness to the accident, won't tell Jess what happened. Hurt and betrayed, Jess feels as if she's lost not just one best friend, but two. Then she gets to know a beautiful filly called Walkabout, and makes some new friends. Things are looking up—until it seems that Walkabout is to be sold to a cruel new owner. The kids come up with a rescue plan that involves Jess competing at the next "campdraft"—a sport involving a horse and rider working cattle. Can Jess win the campdraft and use the prize money to buy Walkabout, the filly of her dreams? And will she ever make it up with Shara, her ex-soul-sister?

The first in a warm-hearted and adventurous series about friendship, courage, a spirited girl, and the love of horsesAfter a horrific accident, Jess loses Diamond, her beloved pony. Her best friend, Shara, the only witness to the accident, won't tell Jess what happened. Hurt and betrayed, Jess feels as if she's lost not just one best friend, but two. Then she gets to know a beautiful filly called Walkabout, and makes some new friends. Things are looking up—until it seems that Walkabout is to be sold to a cruel new owner. The kids come up with a rescue plan that involves Jess competing at the next "campdraft"—a sport involving a horse and rider working cattle. Can Jess win the campdraft and use the prize money to buy Walkabout, the filly of her dreams? And will she ever make it up with Shara, her ex-soul-sister?

A man Jess had never seen before stood holding the flyscreen door open. 'Do you own an Appaloosa pony?' he asked. 'Yes.' 'It's stuck in the cattle grid down near the old drovers' yards.' Jess's blood ran cold. At the start of the summer holidays, the unthinkable happens when Jess's beloved pony Diamond has a terrible accident. Why won't Shara, Jess's closest friend, tell her what happened down on the river flats that day? Jess suspects the worst, and feels as though she's lost not just one best friend, but two. But new friends and new horses come into Jess's life, along with the chance to compete in the Longwood campdraft. And there's one little filly who needs her help... Can Walkabout heal Jess's broken heart in return?