Snow Pony Alison Lester

Name: Snow Pony By Alison Lester
SKU: 9781864489309
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Snow Pony by Alison Lester

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Summary

Dusty lives on a cattle farm in south-east Australia, but times are tough and her family is tearing apart under the strain. Their hope lies in the mountains, on the leasehold land which has been passed down through generations. But danger awaits them on the beautiful snowplains.

Snow Pony Summary

Snow Pony by Alison Lester

ALISON LESTER: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2012-13Only Dusty can ride the wild Snow Pony.And no one but Dusty will trust her.Three years of drought have reduced the Riley's farm to a dirt patch and strained the family to breaking point. A trip to the mountains to muster their cattle promises a fresh start, but sudden violence erupts into the peaceful landscape.Now Dusty and her beautiful brumby are tested as never before.From the author of the remarkable bestseller The Quicksand Pony'Lester tells a gripping yarn, brimming with classic pictures.Dusty emerges as a true mountain girl with a new friend who can match her in courage.'Stella Lees, Australian Book Review

About Alison Lester

Alison Lester is the well-known creator of many popular and award-winning children's books, many of which reflect her own country childhood.The Snow Pony was shortlisted for both YABBA and KOALA awards, reflecting its popularity with young readers of horse stories. The Quicksand Pony was shortlisted for the National Children's Award, Festival Awards for Literature in 1998, and in 1999 was the winner of the WA Young Readers Book Awards. Her picture book Are We There Yet? was the winner of the 2005 CBC Book of the Year - Picture Book award.Alison Lester was Australia's Children's Laureate in 2012 and 2013.

Additional information

Sku

GOR003635732

ISBN 13

9781864489309

ISBN 10

1864489308

Title

Snow Pony by Alison Lester

Author

Alison Lester

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Allen & Unwin

Year published

2001-04-01

Number of pages

240

Prizes

Short-listed for KOALA (Kids Own Australia Literary Awards 2002 (Australia) Short-listed for NSW) Awards 2002 (Australia)

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us