War brought them together; their bond will bring them victory…
When twelve-year-old Mira stumbles across a white stallion in a forest in Berlin, she doesn't realise that this horse will take her on an incredible journey. Together, they'll ascend the starry heights of Grand Prix show jumping, and sweep back in time to Poland in 1939, where another young girl is risking everything to save the horse that she loves.
Prince of Ponies is a story of courage and the will to win against all odds.
Inspired by the true WWII story of the Nazi plan to steal the world's best horses to create the perfect warhorse.
"So." The voice was that of Dr Rau. "This is him, then? The one you told me about?"
The Colonel cleared his throat. "Yes, Dr Rau. This is Prince of Poland. He is purebred Polish Arabian descended from the very best bloodlines that we possess here at Janów Podlaski. He is the finest horse in these stables."
Dr Rau gave a hollow laugh. "You are being arrogant, Colonel. You dare to tell me which is your best horse? Such decisions are mine to make and mine alone. This is why the Führer gave me my title: Master of Horses.
"I meant no insult," the Colonel stammered. "I simply meant that I think him to be my best horse."
"Your best horse?" The master turned this phrase over slowly on his tongue. "He is not your best horse. He is not your horse at all…"