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Finding Fionn-A Mystery Inspired by the Kidnapping of the Irish Racehorse Shergar - by M J Evans (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The excitement felt in the Winner's Circle vanishes when the jockey's beloved horse disappears from his stall in the dark of night.Patrick McCallin is a young Irish lad growing up in the 1980s when all of Ireland is groaning under the weight of The Troubles.
- 316 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Animals
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About the Book
Award-winning author M.J. Evans pens a new historical mystery for horse lovers. Set in Ireland in the 1980s, "Finding Fionn" solves an unsolved crime: the kidnapping of the famous racehorse, Shergar.
Book Synopsis
The excitement felt in the Winner's Circle vanishes when the jockey's beloved horse disappears from his stall in the dark of night.
Patrick McCallin is a young Irish lad growing up in the 1980s when all of Ireland is groaning under the weight of The Troubles. Born to ride, he pays little mind to the political unrest going on around him. He dreams only of becoming a jockey. Patrick's dream comes true when he is selected to ride an up-and-coming Thoroughbred, named Fionn MacCool, in the biggest races in England and Ireland. Race after race ends with Fionn and Patrick in the Winner's Circle. The pair captures the heart of all Ireland. But the dream becomes a nightmare when Patrick's beloved horse is kidnapped and held for ransom.
When the horse's owner refuses to pay and the Irish Garda closes the case, Patrick and his best friends, Ronan and Maddie, have no choice but to find Fionn themselves.
Review Quotes
"A fast-paced story that will have mystery fans and horse lovers thoroughly captivated." Emily Jane Hills-Orford for Reader's Favorite Reviews
"The fine juxtaposition of Irish history and culture, horse-racing community interactions, and bigger-picture world affairs combines well with an aspiring jockey's coming of age and the mystery that embraces all these elements, making Finding Fionn a top recommendation for collections catering to young adults who like horses and mysteries." Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Reviews
"M.J. Evans is a talented author who offers more than just a tale about a famous racehorse. She offers the reader a thorough and realistic impression of what Irish culture is. Recommended for young adult readers and mystery buffs." Carmen Tenorio for Reader's Favorite Reviews