The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop by Clare Balding

This book is action packed and is filled with twists.

This book is about a girl who accidentally buys a racehorse, the problem is that the racehorse will not gallop. If the racehorse doesn’t gallop then he will not win the Derby, if he doesn’t win the Derby then Charlie’s family will lose their house and all their belongings.

Charlie Bass loves horses and wants to become a professional jockey, however, the closest she had ever got to riding a horse was riding a cow! Harry and Larry are always fighting and never do any chores. Joe is my favourite character because he is a hard worker and a faithful servant.

I enjoyed this book, there are lots of facts about horses in history. The author was a comedian, hence its humorous and amusing. There’s a theme of fulfilling your dreams when Charlie gets to ride a horse, and having a changed feeling like when Harry and Larry used to hate Charlie but ended up standing up for her.

This book is recommended to horse lovers. You’ll enjoy the read and learn some more facts!

By Lauren.