Horse riding fans will adore the early chapters of The Mystery at Stormy Point. Bryony is completing in the Three Coves Gymkhana. She has her dream horse called Red and some good, horse loving, friends in her team.
"Red stood very well as Bryony got him ready to be bathed. First, she picked out any bits in his hoofs, then curry-combed and dandy-brushed his coat to get out any mud. She also used a wide-toothed mane comb on his mane and tail.
'Oh and we mustn't forget your little star,' she said, finally drawing the dandy brush over the small white star between Red's eyes. Red breathed out and his warm breath on the back of her hand made Bryony's heart melt. She closed her eyes wanting to remember this moment for ever."
There is a lighthouse in the town but it has been empty for many years. One day Bryony sees a light coming from the lighthouse and later she meets a lady called Lavender. Some developers have plans to change the lighthouse into a resort. This may mean the lighthouse itself is demolished. Lavender Jones lived in the Stormy Point lighthouse as a child. She is sure her late father is still the owner but any papers that can prove this have long ago been lost.
Bryony now has two missions. She wants to win the gymkhana and save the lighthouse. However, Bryony has a serious rival - a girl called Georgina and it is Georgina's father who seems to be behind the plans to remodel the lighthouse. Perhaps he has the papers that can prove the true ownership.
You may have guessed I picked up this book because I saw a lighthouse on the cover. I adore lighthouses but I have to say the lighthouse itself is not the main feature of the plot. This is really a book for horse riding fans and for children who enjoy a light mystery story with a determined hero - Bryony.
The Mystery at Stormy Point is the second book in the series Seaview Stables Adventures but I am happy to report The Mystery at Stormy Point can stand alone. There are three books in the series so far.
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