COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | Tomboy the Headstrong Horse

Tomboy the Headstrong Horse
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We are very pleased to be giving away two copies of Susan Brocker’s book, ‘Tomboy the Headstrong Horse’, to our GrownUps members.

All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!

Tomboy the Headstrong HorseAbout Tomboy the Headstrong Horse

A true New Zealand story about travelling across the South Island of NZ in 1866

Tomboy the Headstrong Horse recounts the real-life 1866 journey of Caroline and Nicolas Chevalier, who crossed New Zealand’s rugged Southern Alps on horseback, accompanied by the spirited and wilful horse, Tomboy. While Nicolas documented their travels in his art, Caroline kept a journal.

The story follows Caroline as she navigates treacherous rivers, dense forests, and muddy trails, forming an unbreakable bond with her headstrong horse. Along the way, readers witness the challenges of life in untamed wilderness amidst breath-taking landscapes, hear of Māori legends, and celebrate Caroline’s determination and Tomboy’s bravery.

About the Authors

Susan Brocker has written over 50 fiction and non-fiction books for older children and teens, which have been published worldwide. She has a history degree and a love of social history that is reflected in her books. Susan also has a close affinity with animals and lives with her husband and many pets on a small farm near Tauranga.

Tomboy the Headstrong Horse is the latest in a picture book series based on true NZ animal tales. Other titles with Scholastic are the middle-grade fiction stories Kiwis at War: 1914 Riding into War, ICE, Caged and Eye of the Dragon.

Raymond McGrath is an award-winning animation director, illustrator, designer and writer who has been working in children’s television and advertising for around 20 years. As well as illustrating books for other authors, such as the award-winning The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo! and Susan Brocker’s true-life animal stories, he has written and illustrated several books himself, including the Big Little Blue graphic novel series. Raymond lives in rural Auckland with his wife and four children, some cats and a Labrador.

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    1. You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
    2. Competition closes on the 4th June 2025, winners will be notified via email by 5th June 2025.
    3. It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be sent. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
    4. Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
    5. GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
    6. By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
    7. One entry per household.
    8. Prize in non transferrable.
    9. You must reside in New Zealand – the prize can only be redeemed within New Zealand.
    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter, please check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.