Book Two in The Adventures of Stormy Normy.
ISBN: Paperback 9780648625926 (B & W images) RRP $18.99
Pages: 144
Published November 2024
Author: Leisa Fail and Illustrator: Amy Rennie
Publisher: Leisa Fail with The Erudite Pen (APAC Best Independent Publisher 2024)
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In author Leisa Fail’s second Stormy Normy book, we meet up with our hero horse as he explores his forever home in Goldsborough Valley in the far North of Queensland, Australia. In this exciting chapter of his life, Stormy Normy learns about friendship, bravery and how to work as a team, valuable lessons for young readers.
When Stormy Normy’s owner, Charlie, decides to compete in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, a one-day 160 km endurance ride, the pair starts training, but with others questioning Stormy Normy's ability to complete in such an event, self-doubt sets in. But with his new farm friends by his side, Stormy Normy finds that with hard work and a positive attitude, anything is possible.
Readers join the loveable brumby colt on an exciting adventure learning about the power of never giving up. Experience the bonds of love, friendship and bravery as Stormy Normy and his trusted human companion Charlie embrace the sports motto 'to complete is to win'. Through a series of triumphs and setbacks, Stormy Normy's journey teaches valuable lessons about perseverance, self-discovery and the true meaning of success.
Written by children's author and horse enthusiast, Leisa Fail, with charming horse illustrations by Amy Rennie, young readers are immersed in the wonderful world of a once-wild brumby, Stormy Normy. A graduate in creative writing from Australia’s Griffith University, Leisa’s journey took an exciting turn in 2009 with the arrival of her first horse, The Storm. Together, they explored and conquered over 3,000 endurance kilometres. When The Storm retired in 2018, Leisa's dedication to preserving their adventures blossomed into The Adventures of Stormy Normy series – the first book was reviewed by The Rider in May last year. This heartwarming collection not only captures the spirit of The Storm but also imparts valuable lessons of resilience and friendship. Leisa's blend of imagination and passion for horses makes this series a must-read for young minds and horse enthusiasts alike.
By Glenda Fordham For The Rider