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Kip of the Karoo by Emma Gourlay

Title: Kip of the Karoo Author: Emma Gourlay Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 272 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun! Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and… Continue reading Kip of the Karoo by Emma Gourlay

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The Colt from Old Regret by Dianne Wolfer, illustrated by Erica Wagner

Title: The Colt from Old Regret Author: Dianne Wolfer, illustrated by Erica Wagner Genre: Poetry Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Tossing his mane, the Colt from old Regret tears through the scrub. Stones clatter and crimson rosellas shriek as he canters higher.  You may have heard… Continue reading The Colt from Old Regret by Dianne Wolfer, illustrated by Erica Wagner

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The Riding Gallery by Sally Murphy

Title: The Riding Gallery Author: Sally Murphy Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Exploring the true story of the St Kilda merry go round during World War 1, by Australia's most revered verse novelistIn Melbourne's St Kilda, as World War 1 begins, Anton, a… Continue reading The Riding Gallery by Sally Murphy

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Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr

Title: Honey and the Valley of Horses Author: Wendy Orr Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A warm and wonderful adventure with a touch of fantasy. Honey and her family seek the quiet comfort of a magical valley so they can escape the troubles… Continue reading Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr

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Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony by Laura Sieveking

Title: Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: When the Eden College equestrian team need an extra member, Ella volunteers. She hasn’t ridden much, but she loves horses and wants to support her best friend, Zoe.… Continue reading Ella at Eden #8: The Shadow Pony by Laura Sieveking

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Drover by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Sarah Anthony

Title: Drover Author: Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Sarah Anthony Genre: History Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 8th September 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: The true story of an important pioneering woman in Australian history. Courageous, clever and daring, Drover is one of a kind. Travelling through the heart of the outback, Drover… Continue reading Drover by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Sarah Anthony