Subrata Mahajan – illustratör

In the shade of the Giant’s Throne Mountain, and on the coast of the Indian Ocean, Port St. Christopher is home to Apley Towers; a riding school for girls and boys, young or old, who learn what it means to be a true horse rider. Angela has got herself a secret admirer all thanks to Kaela playing the stable cupid. But for both girls, this has disastrous consequences: Kaela has become too wrapped up in the excitement to see the stressful decisions her friend is facing. Will Kaela’s meddling pay off in the end? It's time for Angela to stop trying to please others and start thinking about herself. As the series continues, love is in the air at Apley Towers, and the kodas each have to confront their feelings. Trixie thought she wanted Russell to leave her alone, so why is she so upset when he finally does? Meanwhile, after his recent romantic gesture to Kaela, Bart seems to have vanished off the face of the earth, and Angela is brought face to face with her idol thanks to a magazine interview. What do you do when reality fails to live up to expectation? With each other’s support the kodas can work it out! In the third novel, Angela is forced to face up to her former bully, Gemma Larkin, when she finds out that she’s set to compete against Sagittarius Stables in an upcoming competition. With the support of Apley Towers, Angela is desperate to beat Gemma once and for all. But how can Angela prove herself to anyone else, if she can’t even convince herself? Luckily, the kodas are there to help her deal with a past she thought she’d left behind.Apley Towers is a six-book horse and pony series set in South Africa. These coming of age stories have a strong focus on close friendships and are ideal for readers aged 11+. Shortlisted for the People’s Book Prize 2017.

Book 2 in the horseriding series for readers aged 9+, Apley Towers!In the shade of the Giant’s Throne Mountain, and on the coast of the Indian Ocean, Port St. Christopher is home to Apley Towers; a riding school for girls and boys, young or old, who learn what it means to be a true horse rider. When a mysterious new rider arrives at Apley, Kaela and Trixie are immediately on the defensive. Not only is she dangerously talented, she insists on wearing expensive sunglasses whilst she rides. Who is this Sunglasses-Girl and why does she persist in pointing out Kaela and Trixie’s flaws? It’s down to Kaela to solve the puzzle of Angela May, and figure out a few things for herself along the way. About the Apley Towers series:Set in the shade of Giant's Throne Mountain on the South African coast of the Indian Ocean, this adventure- and friendship-filled series stars the students of a horseback riding school, Apley Towers, who learn valuable life lessons with horses and humans alike. Kaela, Trixie, Angela, and Phoenix learn what it means to be a true rider and a good friend, with plenty of detail of the African animals and landscapes of the area that readers will love. All titles are also leveled for classroom use, including GRLs.

Book 3 in the horseriding series for readers aged 9+, Apley Towers!In the shade of the Giant’s Throne Mountain, and on the coast of the Indian Ocean, Port St. Christopher is home to Apley Towers; a riding school for girls and boys, young or old, who learn what it means to be a true horse rider. Trixie has outgrown her stable horse, Slow-Moe, and realises she has to put the past behind her, and find a new horse to ride. But after a terrifying incident with an advanced horse, she begins to question whether moving on is worth the risk.  With a little help from the kodas, Trixie learns that she must face her fears. But will she find her perfect horse? And if she does, will riding ever be the same for her again?About the Apley Towers series:Set in the shade of Giant's Throne Mountain on the South African coast of the Indian Ocean, this adventure- and friendship-filled series stars the students of a horseback riding school, Apley Towers, who learn valuable life lessons with horses and humans alike. Kaela, Trixie, Angela, and Phoenix learn what it means to be a true rider and a good friend, with plenty of detail of the African animals and landscapes of the area that readers will love. All titles are also leveled for classroom use, including GRLs.