Bøker av Helen Haraldsen

A newcomer has arrived at Hollyhill Farm.When Conker the pony comes to live at the farm, he's lonely; he's the only one of his kind there. He hopes to make friends with the cows and sheep but soon discovers they don't want him. They think he's the family's favourite animal on the farm and are jealous of all the attention he gets.Alone and ignored, can Conker find a way to make friends with the other animals, or will the lonely pony need to find a new home?A story of family, friendship and fitting in.

Flying Start Stories is for anyone who'd love to write a children's book but feels overwhelmed by the process. The 33 effective tips will get your creative juices flowing, help you stay motivated and make writing enjoyable. No more sitting around, waiting for the perfect idea to come to you.Get your story off to a flying start from the outset with these tips from an experienced children's author.- Learn how to get into the writing flow so you can write faster and more fluently.- Overcome obstacles that block confidence and creativity to build momentum.- Develop the mindset you need to write your children's book.If you want to write but feel stuck, Flying Start Stories is the perfect book for you. It will help you become a better and more confident writer and will teach you everything you need to know to write a book you can be proud of.

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.After years of struggling to achieve success in the Pony Club, Amber is offered the most amazing gift: a ready-made event horse. But all she wants is to focus on finding out how Elisha Templeton was involved in Caroline's accident and getting justice for her friend.With her guilt, anger and need to find the truth taking over and turning her into someone she doesn't like, will Amber be able to leave the past behind before it ruins her future? Will she accept the gift horse?The final adventure in the Amber's Pony Tales series is an emotional journey of conflicting emotions, ups and downs and self discovery.

Join Lucy, Petra and Bella on three exciting adventures in the Daley's Dog Tales series: action packed stories for readers who love suspenseful page-turners, upbeat characters, comical situations, and dangerous predicaments.Can Lucy rescue her best friend and get her spots back before she loses them both forever?Can Petra find the stolen dogs and bring them home to safety without being caught herself?Will Bella risk her own safety to help others in a dangerous situation?'A clever and heart warming story that all dog lovers will enjoy.' Tom Palmer, author of D-Day Dog, winner of the FCBG Children's Book Award.

Join Lucy, Petra and Bella for the third exciting installment in the Daley's Dog Tales series.Bella the Dalmatian has only just found love and safety in her new home after being rescued from a puppy farm. Other dogs were not so lucky. They are still trapped and need help to escape.They're not the only ones who need her.Bella will need to risk everything to become a rescue dog like her new best friends, Petra and Lucy. Is she prepared to do what it takes to become part of the Daley's dog rescue team?

What will Amber's next move be in the game of ponies?Horse riding is like a game of Snakes and Ladders: one minute you're up, the next you're back to square one.Amber thought she'd finally got to grips with her pony, Molly, after their performance at the tetrathlon, but as the summer season of shows begins, everything seems to go wrong when her nemesis Elisha Templeton shows up again.Determined not to go backwards, Amber must find a way to overcome her rival's mind games and realise that she is stronger than she thinks.Can she triumph in the game of ponies? Should Amber forgive and forget the past or is she right to trust her instincts?

Petra is a special dog. She's fast, determined and a master at moving without being seen. When two local dogs are stolen, Petra knows she's the one to go to their rescue, but there's a problem - she doesn't know where the thieves have taken the dogs. Before she can save them, she needs to find them. It's a mission that isn't as straightforward as she thinks. Can she find the missing dogs and bring them home safely, or will she end up getting caught herself? Petra might move like a ghost, but she's a real dog and she's heading into terrible danger. The action packed sequel to The Dalmatian that Lost its Spots.

Join Amber Anderson on her first three adventures as she gets her first pony and joins the Pony Club.Amber is over the moon when her parents buy Pearl, her favourite riding school pony. But her joy soon turns to disappointment when she meets Joanne and her fiery show jumper, Flash. Amber dreams of winning red rosettes and trophies like her new friend, but soon discovers that Pearl isn't going to be a prize-winning competition pony.Enter Molly, a new pony and proven show jumper. Amber can't wait to ride to glory on her. But building a relationship with Molly isn't as easy as Amber thought it would be, and soon her confidence is in tatters. It seems that Amber's dreams of Pony Club fun are over unless Honey, an overlooked and underestimated pony, can come to her rescue while she finds a way to bond with the talented but unpredictable Molly.With plenty of ups and downs, jealousies, rivalries, friendships and triumphs, Amber's Pony Tales places respect for ponies right at its heart.

Winners never quit, quitters never win.Amber thought she'd learned to trust her pony, Molly.She was wrong.With the Tetrathlon fast approaching, Amber is under pressure. Determined not to let her team down, she pushes herself to the limit.But does she even want to compete anymore? Would it be better for everyone if she gave up?When an unexpected problem forces Amber to rethink her priorities, will she quit or rise to the challenge?

When Lucy the Dalmatian''s best friend, Petra, goes missing, she''s so upset and worried, all her spots disappear.  Without them, her strength is fading, but when an unexpected ally discovers that Petra is in danger, Lucy must try to rescue her before it''s too late.Can Lucy save her friend? Can she get her spots back? Or has she lost them both forever? A story of loss, hope and finding friendship where you''d least expect it. 

Have you ever wanted something really badly, then got it and wished you had something else?Little Pearl tells the story of pony-mad Amber whose dream comes true when her parents buy her Pearl - her favourite pony from her riding school. She can''t believe her luck... until she meets Joanne and her fiery pony, Flash. Flash is an accomplished jumping pony, and Pearl, Amber soon discovers, isn''t.Amber begins to wish she could swap her hairy, stubborn pony for a sleek, elegant showjumper. But although Pearl isn''t going to be a show jumping star, can she prove to Amber that she is a special pony in a different way and remind Amber about the qualities that made her love her in the first place?A heart-warming story, perfect for anyone who loves ponies.

All that glitters isn''t gold. Sometimes the treasure is right under your nose.The Second Best Pony is the second book in the Amber''s Pony Tales Series and follows Amber as she pursues her desire for Pony Club success.She loves her Fell pony, Pearl, but sadly, Pearl is no Pony Club star. So, when Molly, a prize-winning show jumper, comes into her life, Amber can''t wait to ride and win against her rival, Elisha Templeton. But building a relationship with Molly isn''t as easy as Amber thought it would be, and soon her confidence is in tatters. Are Amber''s dreams of Pony Club fun over? Or could an overlooked and underestimated pony come to her rescue and help her to learn to judge herself by her own achievements, rather than comparing herself to others?The Second Best Pony is a story that shows how both people and ponies can have qualities that may not be apparent at first.

Helen Haraldsen''s third installment in the Amber''s Pony Tales series, following Amber Anderson in her quest for Pony Club success.The problem with perfection is...there''s no such thing.Can Amber conquer her fear of a pony which is talented but, at times, frightening?Amber thought she had the perfect pony in Molly: she''s beautiful, athletic and a prize-winning show jumper - everything a rider could want...but one thing is missing: trust. Desperate to keep up with her friends and match their success, Amber tries to regain her confidence in the talented pony, but try as she might, she struggles to find the key that will allow her to connect with Molly.When the opportunity to compete in a Pony Club tetrathlon presents itself, Amber is determined not to let her team mates down. She throws herself into training for the shooting, running and swimming phases, but when it comes to the riding phase, should she stick with her reliable Fell pony Honey and accept the expensive time penalties, or take a risk and ride Molly?Amber is faced with an impossible decision: which pony should she choose?