Tess
Tess by Rosemary Hayes is a UK edition published by Ransom in 2015, featuring 124 pages in English. This book follows Tess, a girl passionate about ponies, who faces financial barriers to pursuing her dream of riding. When a group of travellers moves into her village, Tess secretly befriends their horses and the families, bringing her closer to her aspirations. However, local hostility towards the travellers complicates her journey, leading to a conflict that challenges her to bridge the gap between the two communities.
Readers will find that Tess not only explores her personal ambitions but also delves into the dynamics between travelling and non-travelling communities. The narrative provides insights into the lives of gypsy families, aiming to dispel common stereotypes and foster understanding. As Tess navigates her relationships and confronts societal prejudices, the story offers a perspective on the importance of empathy and connection in overcoming barriers. This edition serves as an engaging entry point for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses themes of community and acceptance.
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Tess is pony mad, but her mum can’t afford riding lessons. When a group of travellers come to live in the village, Tess secretly visits their horses. As she makes friends with some of the gypsy families, she moves closer to living her dream and becoming a talented rider. But there’s a lot of local hostility towards the travellers and when she finally confesses what she’s been doing, she is forbidden to visit the gypsy site again. Unless she can begin to break down barriers between travellers and non-travellers, there’s no chance that Tess will ever fulfil her dream. Focusing on one of the four main characters in the series ‘The Travellers’, this book is a great read as well as an effective way of coming to understand the world of travelling (gypsy) communities, through the eyes of one of four young teenagers. Offering interesting insights into the way travelling communities live and work, and contradicting many stereotypical assumptions about travellers and non-travellers alike, this book is perfect for any reader who wishes to know more about a different way of life.
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