Books by Helen Haraldsen

Winners never quit, quitters never win.Amber thought she'd learned to trust her pony, Molly.She was wrong.With the Tetrathlon fast approaching, Amber is under pressure. Determined not to let her team down, she pushes herself to the limit.But does she even want to compete anymore? Would it be better for everyone if she gave up?When an unexpected problem forces Amber to rethink her priorities, will she quit or rise to the challenge?

When Lucy the Dalmatian''s best friend, Petra, goes missing, she''s so upset and worried, all her spots disappear.  Without them, her strength is fading, but when an unexpected ally discovers that Petra is in danger, Lucy must try to rescue her before it''s too late.Can Lucy save her friend? Can she get her spots back? Or has she lost them both forever? A story of loss, hope and finding friendship where you''d least expect it. 

Have you ever wanted something really badly, then got it and wished you had something else?Little Pearl tells the story of pony-mad Amber whose dream comes true when her parents buy her Pearl - her favourite pony from her riding school. She can''t believe her luck... until she meets Joanne and her fiery pony, Flash. Flash is an accomplished jumping pony, and Pearl, Amber soon discovers, isn''t.Amber begins to wish she could swap her hairy, stubborn pony for a sleek, elegant showjumper. But although Pearl isn''t going to be a show jumping star, can she prove to Amber that she is a special pony in a different way and remind Amber about the qualities that made her love her in the first place?A heart-warming story, perfect for anyone who loves ponies.

All that glitters isn''t gold. Sometimes the treasure is right under your nose.The Second Best Pony is the second book in the Amber''s Pony Tales Series and follows Amber as she pursues her desire for Pony Club success.She loves her Fell pony, Pearl, but sadly, Pearl is no Pony Club star. So, when Molly, a prize-winning show jumper, comes into her life, Amber can''t wait to ride and win against her rival, Elisha Templeton. But building a relationship with Molly isn''t as easy as Amber thought it would be, and soon her confidence is in tatters. Are Amber''s dreams of Pony Club fun over? Or could an overlooked and underestimated pony come to her rescue and help her to learn to judge herself by her own achievements, rather than comparing herself to others?The Second Best Pony is a story that shows how both people and ponies can have qualities that may not be apparent at first.

Helen Haraldsen''s third installment in the Amber''s Pony Tales series, following Amber Anderson in her quest for Pony Club success.The problem with perfection is...there''s no such thing.Can Amber conquer her fear of a pony which is talented but, at times, frightening?Amber thought she had the perfect pony in Molly: she''s beautiful, athletic and a prize-winning show jumper - everything a rider could want...but one thing is missing: trust. Desperate to keep up with her friends and match their success, Amber tries to regain her confidence in the talented pony, but try as she might, she struggles to find the key that will allow her to connect with Molly.When the opportunity to compete in a Pony Club tetrathlon presents itself, Amber is determined not to let her team mates down. She throws herself into training for the shooting, running and swimming phases, but when it comes to the riding phase, should she stick with her reliable Fell pony Honey and accept the expensive time penalties, or take a risk and ride Molly?Amber is faced with an impossible decision: which pony should she choose?