Leanne Heffernan

I Still Dream of Horses Leanne Heffernan

All Leanne ever wanted was a horse of her own. At the age of 14 her dream comes to life when she becomes the proud new owner of Consuela, a swaybacked old appaloosa mare who is far from ordinary. As their world continues to change around them, the girl and her beloved horse find themselves on an unexpected journey through the most challenging years of their lives. Leanne grows up and Consuela grows old, but their incredible bond remains unbreakable; in the end, only time can separate them. I Still Dream of Horses is a spellbinding reminder that sometimes, dreams really do come true. Get to know Consuela and other lovable characters such as Frosty the quarter horse, Moppy the Clydesdale, Billy the cashmere goat and Max-a-Million the cheeky puppy. Their adventures, personalities and stories will make you smile, laugh, and maybe even cry. Although it is categorised as 'fiction', the book is strongly based on true events; the characters, the places and the events were all real. The storyline has been adapted by the author so that it is narrated from the perspective of Consuela, the little appaloosa horse who was the reason for it all. I Still Dream of Horses is suited to horse lovers aged from about 10 years old through to adult; it is a unique book that will appeal to anyone who ever found themselves intoxicated by the magic of horses. There are some things in life that you never truly grow out of...