Cressida Burton's books
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15, 18+
‘Miss Jordan, Ravensbay’s Director of Equestrianism, told me she would be going on a fact-finding mission about Blue Angel’s origins over the Easter holidays. What if she’s found something?’ For Paige Buchanan, summer term is about one thing and one thing only... winning the lower school showjumping class at the Ravensbay School end-of-year gymkhana. If she can do that, she’ll surely be guaranteed her place back in alpha riding group next term, won't she? At first it seems that Paige has all the time in the world to prepare for the big day, but then the weeks start to fly by and everything from Blue Angel’s fitness to the weather seems determined to thwart her plans. Then rumours start to circulate that Blue Angel might not belong to Ravensbay at all, and that Paige’s precious pony could be taken away. Before she knows it, Paige finds herself racing against the...
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15, 18+
'I just can’t wait to see everyone again, Taryn, Will, and Blue Angel of course. I have a feeling it’s going to be my best term yet!' But will Paige Buchanan’s fifth term at Ravensbay Boarding School and Equestrian Academy live up to her expectations? At first spring term holds so much promise, with the very first week bringing surprising news and exciting changes for Paige and her friends, and school life does seem to be settling down... finally. There’ll be hacks, dorm fun and school socials to look forward to, plus those all-important annual hunter trials. This time Paige will be competing on Blue Angel, the blue roan American Quarter Horse for whom she has sole responsibility, and she has a lot to prove. If she can bring home the red rosette, she’ll surely be promoted back to alpha riding group. But there’s just one small problem. Things have...
Genres: Children's fiction, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
A boy and a horse... Olly Orange is fed up! He's in trouble with this mother, his school, and his neighbours... and all because of things that weren't even really his fault. Well, most of them, anyway... Olly's mum is also fed up, and makes the decision to send Olly away to live with his eccentric Aunt Juniper for the summer holidays, where he'll work in her quirky little seaside cafe. Olly hates the boring coastal village of Baytown at first sight and is determined to be as difficult as possible in the hope that he'll be sent back home. But then, one night, against a dazzling backdrop of glittering stars, he sees the silhouette of a golden pony high up on the cliff top... To his frustration, no one believes him. Then, the next time the pony appears it's during a ferocious bone-rattling storm... ...and Olly knows he must...
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15, 18+
‘It’s been blizzarding all night. The entire headland has been cut off. I’m afraid we’re all snowed in until further notice.’ It's the Christmas holidays at last, and Paige Buchanan just can't wait to accompany her best friend, Taryn Konstantine, back to her luxurious family home, The Paddocks, for several days of festive fun. There'll be delicious food to eat, animals to play with, and even ponies to ride... it's going to be just perfect. Except that an unexpected snowstorm arrives on the very last day of term, cutting off the Ravensbay headland, and any girls still at school find themselves snowed in. Suddenly all their Christmas plans are ruined! Then, as the school struggles to cope with power cuts, Paige and Taryn find themselves back in their year seven dorm, Puffins, with an old friend. Believing that all they can do to amuse themselves is to watch Christmas films...
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15, 18+
'We’ve been split up. All four of us from Puffins are in separate dorms!’ It's autumn term, and a brand new academic year at Ravensbay Boarding School and Equestrian Academy for girls has just begun! Paige Buchanan and her friends - Taryn, Lindsay, Savannah and Anna - are moving up into year eight, and into Ferguson Hall under the stern eye of their new housemistress, Miss Dunster. Paige has finally put all her worries about her future at Ravensbay behind her, believing that school life is finally going to be calm and peaceful. Unbeknownst to her, changes lie ahead in the classroom, in their boarding hall and even in the equestrian centre, all of which will turn Paige's life upside down. In addition, the arrival of two new girls upsets the relationships between Paige and all her friends. Teal MacMahon is a genuine rodeo queen from Texas, who becomes consumed...
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15, 18+
'Unless Paige finishes in the top ten of her class in the summer exams, and also places in at least one event at the summer show, the magazine will stop paying her fees and she will have to leave Ravensbay...' Paige Buchanan arrives back at Ravensbay Boarding School and Equestrian Academy expecting to have a full term of summer fun: barbecues, beach rides and training for the showjumping class at the end-of-year summer show on Paprika. She'll also be reunited with Blue Angel, the blue roan American Quarter Horse she's spent the past two terms gentling. Instead, Paige is summoned to the headmistress's office at the start of term and is told that she has to choose between the two ponies. Even worse, the equestrian magazine that pays her scholarship fees is demanding top results in both her academic and equestrian studies or else they will pull their funding. Paige...
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15, 18+
‘I can’t believe it. Blue Angel hates me! She doesn’t even remember me!’ Paige Buchanan is looking forward to her second term at Ravensbay Boarding School and Equestrian Academy. It'll be fun to catch up with all her friends, especially her BFF Taryn Konstantine, and she's been chosen to compete for Godolphin House in the end of term hunter trials on her second favourite school pony, Paprika. Best of all, she'll be reunited with Blue Angel, the beautiful blue roan American Quarter Horse that she helped to save in her first term. But when she arrives back at school Blue Angel acts as though Paige is a stranger. How could Blue have forgotten her so easily? Then Paige's feud with her arch-rival, Savannah Rees-Myers, causes her to fall out with her closest friends, causing tensions for everyone on the top floor of Llewellyn Hall. It's only when a shocking accident...
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15, 18+
'Well done, Paige! We’re absolutely thrilled to tell you that you’re the winner of our Ponies! Ponies! Ponies! magazine 25th year anniversary national ‘Pony School’ competition. As you know, first prize is for the magazine to pay your fees in full for the Ravensbay Boarding School and Equestrian Academy...' ...and so, eleven-year-old Paige Buchanan is catapulted from her quiet Edinburgh life, living with her mother and attending the local primary school, into the privileged world of Ravensbay where she will discover a whole new vocabulary: snacks are ‘tuck’, homework is ‘prep’ and the words ‘competition girl’ aren’t meant as a compliment! Convinced she’ll never fit in, Paige is all set to give up her place at school and return home when she sees a blue roan mare running wild in the fields. It’s love at first sight for Paige, but the mare, Blue Angel, is to be sold as dangerous...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, General Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Ten big personalities. Ten days. One small villa. One hot mess. The Binghams of Magpie Cottage are jetting off to the picturesque Greek resort of Lindos for a family holiday, together with their in-laws, the Lovells. But one much-loved member of both families is missing… Margaret has a dream of the perfect family holiday. Bernard has bitter suspicions. Becca has a forbidden crush. Natalie has a shattered heart. Nick has a secret he’s keeping. Rachel has hidden worries. And, Dan, well, he has absolutely no scruples whatsoever… As the holiday progresses latent resentments flare, the finger points, secrets are revealed and factions are formed, only to be broken again. So, when a series of shocking events occur, can both families pull together… … or will they be torn apart once and for all? Join the Binghams for what could be an island idyll… or a Greek tragedy, now with exclusive...
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
It's the most blunderful time of the year! It’s Christmastime at The Paddocks, and Izzy Brown is looking forward to the perfect family Christmas. Carlotta will be back home after being away for months on the intertnational showjumping circuit, and Izzy’s parents are coming to stay at The Paddocks for the very first time. She’ll finally be able to share her wonderful new home with them. But then unexpected visitors cause tension between Izzy and everyone she loves. Why is MK acting so out of character, and can Taryn and Carlotta forgive him for his betrayal? Will Izzy’s parents ever accept her new life in Nether Ousebury? And, most worrying of all, what secret is Jared keeping from her? Riddled with doubts about her relationship with the man she believes is the love of her life, as well as her future at The Paddocks, Izzy finds herself reverting to her...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, General Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Bring your baggage home for the holidays! It should be the most wonderful time of the year, but for the Binghams of Magpie Cottage it’s not so much deck the halls as deck your relative. Margaret wants to create the perfect family Christmas. Bernard wants some peace and quiet so he can enjoy his retirement. Becca wants her ex-boyfriend to call. Natalie wants the admiration and respect of her parents and siblings. Dan wants a drink (or five). Nick wants to try for a second baby. And, Evie, well, she doesn’t know what she wants… Throw in two disagreeable pensioners, an offended vicar, a broken boiler and a stolen turkey and you have the perfect festive farce…but when tragedy strikes everyone is forced to set aside their hopes and fears, exercise some seasonal goodwill and learn far more than just nine lessons. Join the Binghams for a Christmas you'll never...
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
No job. No boyfriend. No home. No clue... Izzy 'Incapability' Brown is having the worst Valentine's Day ever. She's been fired from her job then, because of that, her boyfriend has dumped her and told her to pack her bags and move out of his flat, leaving her with nowhere to go... and all within the space of one hour. With no other option but to accept a live-in job in North Yorkshire, Izzy finds herself taking care of sensitive eight-year-old Taryn, and wild child teen showjumper Carlotta. Not only is Izzy forced to swap her Blahniks for riding boots, but she also discovers The Paddocks is a house riddled with secrets. Who is stalking the household? What's really going on between brash, bossy gardener, Jared, and comely groom, Gemma? And just what is the mystery surrounding the girls' absent father, MK? Izzy has no idea that her arrival will...





















