Jean Walker was among twelve riders of Springfield Pony Club undergoing a trial for the Stanton Cup team. The five riders who did the best in the trial would be chosen for the actual team. Tufty, Jean’s pony, was not a thoroughbred riding pony like the others in the club, but despite his rather ungainly appearance, Tufty was very intelligent and willing to learn.
Frances Thornton worked for the “Can We Help U Agency”. She gets sent on a variety of assignments such as being an extra assistant at a modelling shoot. Her boss Mr Forrest was pleased with her success on her various jobs.
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Liz Reynolds was put into the care of Mrs Langridge, a kindly old woman, after the arrest of her good-for-nothing father. Young Liz was too independent to appreciate her new guardian’s love and kindness. One day, Liz disobeyed Mrs. Landgridge’s orders and visited the forbidden west wing of the house. While there she found a portrait with it’s face to the wall, turning it around Liz saw the face of a beautiful lady. later Liz is surprised when Mrs Langridge flew into a temper over her turning of the portrait.
Eleven Year Old Sally Wilson was the proud owner of a pet any schoolgirl would envy – Pootsie, a tame but cute seal.
Sue Horner worked at her aunt’s café, delivering home-made cakes to customers living in the country. Sue loved driving much more than cooking, although her aunt didn’t understand her attachment to her car “Jemima”.
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Jill and Jenny Carter lived with their father in a small boatyard at Sparrowgrass Creek. They help out in the local village, such as helping an old woman from losing her home to a conman.
Anne Pryor’s happiness is shattered when her parents are killed in a car accident. She begun to settle in an orphanage, when a misunderstanding with the other girls causes them to think she told tales on a girl.
Katy Barnham, daughter of the owner the Barnham Circus, helped look after and train the animals for the circus.
Stories about different kids that live Conway Street, including Joyce Jenners a young cheery girl, who didn’t have many friends – until a bank is robbed!
Penny Grant lived at Marley Manor, an old country house, she couldn’t go out to work as she had to care for her widowed father and the houses upkeep. Her friend Jane Ellison, who lived in a block of flats came up with the idea of working together, using the Grants grounds and outhouses to look after people’s pets while they were away. Caring for the variety of pets gave Penny an interest as well as an income and Jane was able to indulge in her love of animals.
