Helen Haraldsen

"Welcome to the world, Merkisayre Sea Duble," he said to the foal, who'd stopped feeding and was looking right at him. There was something about his little face that made George think he'd be one to watch.Duble the Shetland foal is happy living with his herd on the island of his birth, but he soon learns that life can turn on its head in the blink of an eye.Too much is changing for Duble, and being taken from his home to start a new life is the final straw. Broken-spirited, he thinks he'll never find companionship again until he meets kind hearted Poppy. A flighty and sensitive pony, he is certainly not the kind of mount Poppy wants for her one chance as a Shetland pony jockey, but with time running out for both of them, will she accept the challenge to help him overcome his fears and realise his destiny?Prepare to be swept away by this heartwarming true story of Duble and Poppy. Together they embark on an amazing adventure, full of thrills and spills, as they defy all expectations to enter the action-packed world of Shetland pony racing.

A newcomer has arrived at Hollyhill Farm.When Conker the pony comes to live at the farm, he's lonely; he's the only one of his kind there. He hopes to make friends with the cows and sheep but soon discovers they don't want him. They think he's the family's favourite animal on the farm and are jealous of all the attention he gets. Alone and ignored, can Conker find a way to make friends with the other animals, or will the lonely pony need to find a new home?A story of family, friendship and fitting in.

Join Lucy, Petra and Bella for the third exciting installment in the Daley's Dog Tales series.Bella the Dalmatian has only just found love and safety in her new home after being rescued from a puppy farm. Other dogs were not so lucky. They are still trapped and need help to escape.They're not the only ones who need her.Bella will need to risk everything to become a rescue dog like her new best friends, Petra and Lucy. Is she prepared to do what it takes to become part of the Daley's dog rescue team?

What will Amber's next move be in the game of ponies? Horse riding is like a game of Snakes and Ladders: one minute you're up, the next you're back to square one. Amber thought she'd finally got to grips with her pony, Molly, after their performance at the tetrathlon, but as the summer season of shows begins, everything seems to go wrong when her nemesis Elisha Templeton shows up again. Determined not to go backwards, Amber must find a way to overcome her rival's mind games and realise that she is stronger than she thinks. Can she triumph in the game of ponies? Should Amber forgive and forget the past or is she right to trust her instincts?

Petra is a special dog. She's fast, determined and a master at moving without being seen. When two local dogs are stolen, Petra knows she's the one to go to their rescue, but there's a problem - she doesn't know where the thieves have taken the dogs. Before she can save them, she needs to find them. It's a mission that isn't as straightforward as she thinks. Can she find the missing dogs and bring them home safely, or will she end up getting caught herself? Petra might move like a ghost, but she's a real dog and she's heading into terrible danger. The action packed sequel to The Dalmatian that Lost its Spots.

Winners never quit, quitters never win. Amber thought she'd learned to trust her pony, Molly.She was wrong.With the Tetrathlon fast approaching, Amber is under pressure. Determined not to let her team down, she pushes herself to the limit.But does she even want to compete anymore? Would it be better for everyone if she gave up?When an unexpected problem forces Amber to rethink her priorities, will she quit or rise to the challenge?

When Lucy the Dalmatian's best friend, Petra, goes missing, she's so upset and worried, all her spots disappear. Without them, her strength is fading, but when an unexpected ally discovers that Petra is in danger, Lucy must try to rescue her before it's too late.Can Lucy save her friend? Can she get her spots back? Or has she lost them both forever? A story of loss, hope and finding friendship where you'd least expect it.

Helen Haraldsen's third installment in the Amber's Pony Tales series, following Amber Anderson in her quest for Pony Club success.The problem with perfection is...there's no such thing.Can Amber conquer her fear of a pony which is talented but, at times, frightening?Amber thought she had the perfect pony in Molly: she's beautiful, athletic and a prize-winning show jumper - everything a rider could want...but one thing is missing: trust. Desperate to keep up with her friends and match their success, Amber tries to regain her confidence in the talented pony, but try as she might, she struggles to find the key that will allow her to connect with Molly.When the opportunity to compete in a Pony Club tetrathlon presents itself, Amber is determined not to let her team mates down. She throws herself into training for the shooting, running and swimming phases, but when it comes to the riding phase, should she stick with her reliable Fell pony Honey and accept the expensive time penalties, or take a risk and ride Molly?Amber is faced with an impossible decision: which pony should she choose?

All that glitters isn't gold. Sometimes the treasure is right under your nose.The Second Best Pony is the second book in the Amber's Pony Tales Series and follows Amber as she pursues her desire for Pony Club success.She loves her Fell pony, Pearl, but sadly, Pearl is no Pony Club star. So, when Molly, a prize-winning show jumper, comes into her life, Amber can't wait to ride and win against her rival, Elisha Templeton. But building a relationship with Molly isn't as easy as Amber thought it would be, and soon her confidence is in tatters. Are Amber's dreams of Pony Club fun over? Or could an overlooked and underestimated pony come to her rescue and help her to learn to judge herself by her own achievements, rather than comparing herself to others?The Second Best Pony is a story that shows how both people and ponies can have qualities that may not be apparent at first.

Have you ever wanted something really badly, then got it and wished you had something else?Amber Anderson is pony mad and regularly rides an imaginary pony to victory over homemade jumps in her back garden. Eventually she gets her wish of starting riding lessons and this gets even better when her parents buy Pearl - her favourite pony from the riding school - for her. She is over the moon and can't believe her luck...until she meets Joanne and her fiery pony, Flash.Seeing all the trophies and rosettes that Joanne has won, Amber joins the Pony Club and tries to get Pearl to do jumping and pony club activities, but she soon discovers that it isn't Pearl's scene. It seems that Amber's dream of owning her own pony isn't what she hoped it would be.And when she takes Pearl to her first ever show, Amber hears show jumping star, Elisha Templeton, making unkind comments about her and Pearl. Humiliated, Amber wishes she had a sleek, elegant show jumper instead of small, hairy, stubborn Pearl.But although Pearl isn't going to be a show jumping star, can she prove to Amber that she is a special pony in a different way and remind Amber about the qualities that made her love her in the first place?A heart-warming story, perfect for anyone who loves ponies.

An illustrated book for young readers about two shoes who are separated and must learn to find their own personal worth.

"A beautifully illustrated story with an important message about finding your place in the world." Holly Webb, bestselling author of The Princess and the Suffragette.Have you ever noticed those poor, abandoned single shoes left in the strangest places around the countryside?How do they get there?Where is their partner?This is the story of two such shoes, cruelly separated and left all alone in the world. Without each other, they have no purpose or value. But sometimes good things can come from bad experiences. A story that shows how new friendships help us to grow and broaden our horizons.