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At Chestnut Hill, a boarding school where girls celebrate riding, Honey finds joy in friendships, her pony Minnie, and the daily excitement of school life. But when an unprecedented opportunity presents itself, she must face the very worst news ever, challenging her hopes and the future she loves.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lauren Brooke
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A Chance to Shine (Chestnut Hill #11) by Lauren Brooke

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