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In the quiet hamlet of Blaxby in the Kingdom of Irrawene, twelve-year-old Jonty Fairskye’s mother is gravely ill. A tonic from Dagatha, the fearsome witch who dwells in the dark heart of the Terrenwild Woods may be her only hope, but everyone knows Dagatha’s cures cost dearly — both in gold and regret.
Determined to save her mother, Jonty resolves to enter the King’s Annual Horse Race on her beloved horse, Onyx. The prize, a pouch of gold — more than enough to pay Dagatha. When Jonty discovers Rose, an injured unicorn, during a woodland training session, she is wonderstruck. There hasn’t been a unicorn sighting in Irrawene for over a century. Jonty smuggles Rose back to the safety of her barn to recover.
As the great horse race draws closer, disaster strikes and Jonty is forced to make a decision that will impact the lives of everyone she loves. Danger and betrayal lurk around every corner, and Jonty will learn that the true meaning of kindness and bravery comes down to how much you’re willing to sacrifice.
Racing Stripes meets The Brothers Grimm in this page-turning fantasy for readers who love thrilling adventures filled with heart and humour.
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witchcraft, unicorns, choices, horse race, evil king, journey, cure, family, horn, race, competition, gold
Jonty is an only child. Her father has died, and her mother is suffering from a severe illness. Jonty does not want to lose her as well. The family has sold nearly everything they own to find a cure. The last option is to approach the witch in the forest, but she is known to charge a lot of gold. Jonty tries to sell the witch her precious gold bracelet, but it is not enough. On the way home from the forest, Jonty sees a sign for the king's horse race that claims the winner will get a lot of gold. Jonty is sure that she and Onyx (the family horse) will be able to win. But when Onyx is injured, will Jonty find another way to win the race?
