Traditional stories from all around the world gathered here in this magical collection. Tales of brave heroes and heroines are retold alongside tales of wonderful magic, of strange and faithful creatures, and of how things first began. These fascinating stories are narrated in such a way that young listeners and young readers will find them easy to understand and enjoy.
The Sandy Lanes stables series - previously published in paperback - is now part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Sitting above Young Reading Series Three, Young Reading Plus is for fully confident, independent readers who still need lots of practice in order to build their reading stamina and vocabulary. Jess has always wanted her own pony, but for now she's content spending every day at Sandy Lane Stables. When it looks as if her dream will come true, Jess has to make a terrible choice . which should she choose - a pony of her own or Sandy Lane Stables? This exciting story of friendship from the Usborne Young Reading Programme is perfect for newly independent readers.
When Tom is left a prize-winning showjumper for the summer, things don't turn out quite as he'd hoped.
The nine stories included in this collection introduce children to situations they might find themselves in for the first time. Stephen Cartwright's gently humorous illustrations are bursting with things for children to look at, learn from and talk about.
However often Charlie says he'll never ride again, his friends at Sandy Lane won't believe him. He has a place at racing school starting in a couple of months. What can have happened to make him so scared? Independent new readers will love this Usborne Young Reading story, part of a collectible series of equestrian adventures with attractive hardback covers.
Thrilling unputdownable stories about the world of riding, featuring engaging characters and storylines which have huge appeal for young readers.
"Kate is determined to win the Mapletree horse show and prove herself at Sandy Lane. But then the mysterious midnight horse arrives at the stables. Unluckily, for Kate, his owner, Izzy, has entered Mapletree too -- and Izzy needs to win.
Kate and Izzy have left Sandy Lane Stables for a three-week riding holiday at racing stables in America. But they're not doing much riding, the owner is mysteriously missing and everyone seems to be keeping a secret. Then a horse's life is threatened.
A young reading fiction title. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Exciting stories of friendship and adventure, packed with authentic detail.
If Alex and Kate hadn't persuaded the others to explore the derelict manor, they might never have found the "Midnight Horse". Thin, neglected and starved of affection, they take the horse to Sandy Lane where he is nursed back to health. The trouble starts when the real owners want the horse back.
