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A dream of glory. A dangerous choice. In racing, only winning counts.


Life seems to be going well for sixteen-year-old apprentice jockey Sid Everett - until the moment he listens in on a private conversation. Now his worst fears are confirmed, and he is about to face the thing he least wants.

Knowing protests are useless, Sid agrees to move to a new racing stable far away to complete his apprenticeship. His riding prowess and 'horse whisperer' skills have served him well so far. But will they count for much in a big stable, and in the highly competitive racing world he's about to enter?

When Sid stumbles across a disturbing secret, his determination to succeed is thrown off course. As the mystery pulls him in, he realises he must make a choice. And it may cost him everything. Will doing the right thing mean the death of his racing dreams?


" A wild ride from beginning to end."

F.R.M. Riley, Author


Set in post-WWII New Zealand, Like The Wind is a story of dreams, determination, and ultimately sacrifice. J L Williams evokes the 1940s with accuracy and sensitivity. A fast paced and heart-warming story of courage, conflict and caring which will long remain in the heart and mind.

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Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781738595136
  • ISBN-10: 1738595137
  • Publisher: Ocean Echo Books
  • Publish Date: November 2023
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.55 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.58 pounds
  • Page Count: 240
  • Reading Level: Ages 13-18

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