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Tessa, a teenage girl living in the English countryside, finds solace and purpose in her passion for riding. Her bond with an unremarkable horse named Buffoon helps her cope with an unhappy home life dominated by a hateful stepfather. Through the challenges of horse racing and the complexities of a stepfamily, Tessa discovers resilience and the transformative power of human‑animal relationships.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: K. M. Peyton
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