A winning ticket. A stolen horse. The adventure of a lifetime . . .

''Superb storytelling.'' Phil Earle
''Absolutely brilliant!'' Abi Elphinstone
''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?