The Girl Who Rode the Wind by Stacy Gregg

An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day. When Lola?_Ts grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns of her family?_Ts history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Loretta?_Ts nickname was ?_~The Daredevil?_T due to her fearless competing in the town?_Ts famous Palio horse races ?_" until war broke out and led to sadness and loss for Loretta. Lola jumps at the chance to enter the modern-day Palio on a beautiful horse called Nico ?_" can she win, in honour of her beloved grandmother? And solve a mystery that will bring happiness and hope to Loretta?
Binding: Paperback / softback