A gripping chapter book for children aged 8-13 years.
"Biddy, I'm sorry, we're going to have to leave her."
"What?" Biddy struggled out of the quicksand.
"You can't leave her! The tide's coming in. She'll drown!"
But the pony is trapped and Biddy is forced to abandon her. Next day the only signs of Bella are hoofprints in the sand, with small footprints alongside, and the paw marks of a dog. Who could be out there? The tracks lead Biddy to a wild secret valley, and into the heart of a mystery . . .
This is a story of love and friendship, death and survival; an engaging mystery, a touching animal story and a family saga. It is a gripping adventure set in the Australian bush, with its extraordinary beauty and danger.
