Celtic Thunder

by Angeli Perrow

What do you get when you put an insecure, inexperienced, but spunky teen on a spirited horse? A laugh a minute. Fifteen-year-old Xander Moloney receives an exciting invitation from her friend Brynn to go on an all-expense-paid horse riding tour in Ireland. The problem? She doesn’t know how to ride! On the sly, she takes English riding lessons with hilarious results. While in Ireland, she meets new challenges like staying on a runaway horse, riding down the side of a mountain, and overcoming her fear of heights to save a friend. In the process, she grows from an awkward, naive girl to a more confident person who discovers she can do just about anything she tackles. Along the way, she experiences magical Ireland – the history, the people, the legends, the music, the dance, the food, the spectacular scenery – and has her first romance.This humorous, fast-paced adventure takes the reader for a ride she’ll never forget!

187 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2011

Reviews

[Angeli Perrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

By dodgyshamrock (Bangor, Maine) - Celtic Thunder (Paperback)
Friendship, adventure, and romance. Teen readers will love this story about 2 best friends who go on a riding adventure in Ireland. There they not only have a wonderful ride while learning about Irish history and culture, as well as learning to overcome obstacles and gain self-confidence. In addition they find romance with two charming Irish boys. This book will inspire you to go on your own adventure to the Emerald Isle! Even if it is only in your imagination!