'Superb storytelling.' - Phil Earle

'Absolutely brilliant!' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song

'Completely enthralling. A masterclass in mystery adventure.' - Piers Torday

'Utterly magnificent.'- Judith Eagle

'Glorious . . . passionate, intricate, totally immersive.' - Hilary McKay

Orphaned Roo Thorn feels like the unluckiest girl in the world. Until she discovers a letter. A letter which urges her to 'Grab life by the wings and fly.'

With the help of her aunt, Joni, Roo sets out to buy her dream horse - a fiery showjumper named Wonder Boy.

Then Wonder vanishes without a trace.

Determined to save him, Roo and Joni investigate his disappearance. But as the mystery deepens and more prize horses are stolen, the pair find themselves drawn into a thrilling - but dangerous - adventure . . .

How far will they go, and what will they risk, to find Wonder?