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What is happening in Connemara? Why is the region in danger of losing the beautiful ponies for which it is renowned? What’s to become of Cuaifeach, the Connemara Whirlwind, after Doreen, his owner, is injured in a fall and unable to ride him? Who is sabotaging Julia O’Reilly’s efforts to bring about better conditions for local pony breeders? In this thrilling adventure story, Cuaifeach is taken to Dublin with fifteen-year-old Dominic O’Neill to try his luck as a performance pony, before returning to Connemara where he joins Doreen and Julia in their battle against a secret enemy. Ann Henning’s previous books in the series are The Connemara Whirlwind and The Connemara Stallion.
To be the owner of Cuaifeach, the Connemara Whirlwind, is a dream come true for Doreen Joyce, a twelve-year-old Connemara girl. But the wild young stallion has a few surprises in store for her – and for the reader. Life with Cuaifeach is a challenge, always exciting, often very entertaining and occasionally sad. As she faces up to her new responsibilities, Doreen soon finds out that she has a lot to learn not only about ponies but also about people and life in general.
The Connemara Stallion gives a vivid picture of the extraordinary world of Connemara on the rugged Atlantic coast of Ireland: its people, their lifestyle and the pleasure and pride they take in their unique Connemara pony.
Ann Henning’s other books in the trilogy are The Connemara Whirlwind and The Connemara Champion.
Marty MacDonagh’s glamorous Connemara pony mare is the supreme champion at Clifden Show. She is now expecting her first foal. But when the foal arrives, the cuaifeach is blowing – the wicked whirlwind, peculiar to Connemara, that wreaks havoc everywhere. The foal, like the cuaifeach, is spirited, mischievous and unpredictable. Marty soon finds himself in a state of exasperation as the unruly foal lands him in a series of embarrassing situations, traumatic to Marty but hilarious to the onlookers – and to the readers!
The Connemara Whirlwind gives a vivid picture of the extraordinary world of Connemara on the rugged Atlantic coast of Ireland: its people, their lifestyle and the pleasure and pride they take in their unique Connemara pony.
The other books in the Cuaifeach trilogy are The Connemara Stallion and The Connemara Champion.
