{"title":"Sweetbriars","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the heartwarming world of the Sweetbriars series, perfect for young readers. These charming stories celebrate friendship, adventure, and the magic of the English countryside. A delightful series to cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sweetbriars-book-hollie-anne-marsh-9788409111299","title":"Sweetbriars","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Tale of Sweetbriars. A 'feel good', coming of age series, for horse-mad girls, teens and those 'young at heart'. Tabby's Big Year, won the Best Young Adult Fiction award at the 2019 EQUUS Film Festival. It's also been called a 'Must Read' by Horse \u0026amp; Hound and 'included several times in the Pony Magazine's best horse book recommendations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWelcome to the yard  Come and meet the girls... Cate, Tabby and Violet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis second book follows Tabby. After her father vanishes, a deep rift develops in Tabby's family. Tabby's mother is focused on being a star performer in her pharmaceutical sales career, while Ava, Tabby's older sister, is living with grandparents in Cornwall. Tabby feels neglected by her mother and jealous of Ava and although outwardly diligent and responsible, she's like a kettle about to blow its top... bottling things up until it's nearly impossible to keep a lid on her frustration and sadness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTabby finds solace with her best friends Cate and Violet at Sweetbriars Farm where she is nursing her dream horse Bliss back to peak performance, to be able to participate in the try-outs for the British Young Riders Squad. Tabby also finds herself facing other challenges - saving her beloved horse Nancy from the knacker's yard and finding the courage to tell her friends the truth about her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWill Tabby be able to save the horses she loves and be brave enough to tell people how she really feels? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book can be read stand-alone in the series, or after the first book - Leaving The City. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome Reviews: \u003cbr\u003eBlogger B.R. Maycock. It's been some time since I read a horsey book, or indeed was around horses and this book as the biggest breath of fresh air I could ever have received  It is the story of Tabby. If you look at the blurb above it's about her family and how things are and have unravelled but I read this as I would have back when I was a teen obsessed with horses, as a book about a yard, a group of friends that are there for each other and the everyday goings-on around some fantabulous horses. And oh were the horses fantabulous  I easily settled into the, um, settings, breathing in the horsey sights and smells of not only the yard but of pony club meets and shows. I experienced every single second of this book, in particular, Tabby setting out to save her favourite horse from destruction. The family issues were, of course, important, but I relished this book purely for the vividness, the beauty and the excitement and I look forward to buying it for someone for a gift. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning Children's Author Sherry Ellis. Tabby's Big Year, is a story about overcoming challenges-both internal and external. Young Tabby lives with her single workaholic mom at a horse farm. Since her father left, the mom has had to work long hours, leaving Tabby alone most of the time. Tabby must come to terms with this and learn how to express her feelings in a constructive way. Other subplots include Tabby learning to manage a spunky young horse named Bliss and rescuing another horse named Nancy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChildren's Author Deanie Humphreys-Dunne. In this second book in the Sweetbriar's series, readers meet Tabby, a young lady with many conflicts in her life. She loves horses and riding, but she is dealing with several family issues. For example, she resents her mom and her older sister, Ava. But eventually, Tabby makes a plan to resolve her internal strife. This is one thing I liked about the story. I think readers will be pleased to see how Tabby has gained wisdom. The story is engaging. Readers will want to see what happens next. What does Tabby do to save one of her favorite horses? Does she reach some of her equestrian goals? Horse- lovers, in particular, will love this story and cheer for Tabby' s success. 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On the other hand, she has fallen in love with Sweetbriars, the farm her family has bought to make their dreams come true. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSetting up an equestrian centre at Sweetbriars is fun to Cate, but settling into a new school and having a stern Pony Club riding instructor that teaches dressage is less so. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt school, Cate makes friends with Violet who is confident and wacky, and through Pony Club she gets to know Tabby who is sweet and popular but hides a family secret. When the eccentric neighbour Sophia becomes a regular 'drop-in' to the farm, Cate begins to learn about acceptance and what friendships really mean. The girls' lives will be intertwined in ways they could never have imagined thanks to their shared passion for horses and Cate's determination to make Sweetbriars a success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWill Cate ever settle into living in the countryside? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHorse \u0026amp; Hound. The book every horsey child needs to read. A fantastic story recommended to all horse lovers. Packed with a mixture of friendship, horses and a love of the countryside, the book really is a must-read.\u003cbr\u003eReaders' Favorite, 5 Star Review. The first of a series, Sweetbriars is the stuff of horse lovers' dreams.\u003cbr\u003eDeanie Humphrys-Dunne, Children's Author. It's a must-have for horse lovers, who will not only love the story but also learn a great deal about horses.\u003cbr\u003eAuthor, Susan Marie Molloy. What an absolutely sweet and engaging story  This story swept me away.\u003cbr\u003eHorse Book Reviews Blog. A delightful story about a young horse lover in England... A coming-of-age story with lovely equine details.\u003cbr\u003eCoffee \u0026amp; Reviews Book Blog. I would put it in a horse-fairy-tale category if there was such a genre. Absolutely lovely read. 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