Tess

Tess is pony mad but her mum can't afford riding lessons.When a group of travellers come to live in the village, Tess secretly visits their horses. As she makes friends with some of the gypsy families, Tess moves closer to living her dream and becoming a talented rider.But there's a lot of local hostility towards the travellers and when she finally confesses what she's been doing, Tess is shunned by her school friends and her mum forbids her to visit the gypsy site again. Unless she can begin to break down barriers there's no chance that Tess will ever fulfill her dream. Focusing on one perspective from the series The Travellers, this book acts as a gateway to understanding the world of travelling (gypsy) communities through the eyes of one of four young teenagers. Giving interesting insights into the way travelling communities live and work, this book is perfect for any reader who wishes to know more about a different way of life.