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Change can be scary but with their family always by their side, the Hinch brothers can do anything! 
 
The Hinch brothers, Ron, Len and Henry, love their home. It's full of their toys, happy memories and their amazing Wendy house. But, today's moving day and as boxes pile up, the boys start to feel nervous. And when they get to the new house, things really don't feel right... 
 
Follow the Hinch brothers as they learn to love their new home - with a bit of help from Mum and Dad. 
 
With gorgeous illustrations by Hannah George, this picture book is a reassuring story about change, and the excitement and worries that come with it. 
 
Sunday Times bestseller, July 2023

Mrs Hinch (Author) Sophie Hinchliffe - better known as Mrs Hinch - is an Instagram sensation renowned for her cleaning tips and hacks, and has sparked a love of cleaning - AKA Hinching - in millions. She began posting about her cleaning routines on her hugely popular Instagram account, which now boasts 4.6 million followers and counting. Her books have now sold over 2 million copies combined. She lives in Essex with her husband Jamie, their sons Ronnie, Lennie and Vinnie, their cocker spaniel, Henry, their alpacas, Roy, Rodney and Raymond, and their chickens, Peggy, Pam and Pat. Hannah George (Illustrator) Hannah George's love of drawing and storytelling began at a young age. As a child she carried her sketchbook everywhere capturing all her adventures and mischievous exploits. After graduating from Falmouth University in 2005 Hannah set about turning her favourite past time into a career. Her spontaneous use of line makes her style perfect for bringing characters to life. Hannah has worked with a huge range of clients illustrating everything from Alligators to Zebras!

Change can be scary but with their family always by their side, the Hinch brothers can do anything! 
 
The Hinch brothers, Ron, Len and Henry, love their home. It's full of their toys, happy memories and their amazing Wendy house. But, today's moving day and as boxes pile up, the boys start to feel nervous. And when they get to the new house, things really don't feel right... 
 
Follow the Hinch brothers as they learn to love their new home - with a bit of help from Mum and Dad. 
 
With gorgeous illustrations by Hannah George, this picture book is a reassuring story about change, and the excitement and worries that come with it.

Ellie and the Pony Camp Mystery

Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs! 
 
The Starlight Stables Summer Show is over, and Ellie will be starting at a new school very soon. Even though her best friends Summer and Jessie will be there too, Ellie still can't help but worry a little - will she be able to make friends in her own year? Will she be able to fit in? 
 
But excitement is on the horizon - news of a half-term pony camp reach the gang, and they're all keen to attend! Along with new faces, horses and activities, there's a mystery to be solved. Will super-sleuth Ellie and the rest of the gang be able to get to the bottom of it before the end of camp? 
 
Full of fun, friendship and mystery, this is the much-anticipated third book in the Starlight Stables Gang series. Beautifully illustrated by Hannah George.

Esme Higgs (Author) 
Esme Higgs is one of the biggest influencers in the equestrian world - with more than one million followers. She's a writer, presenter, video producer - and a horse-mad ordinary girl. Her online videos are a mix of tutorials, horse care videos and vlogs about her horses (Mickey, Joey, Casper and Duke) and her life. She is also a proud ambassador for the charity Brooke, and works closely with other charities such as World Horse Welfare, and the Riding for the 
Disabled Association. 
 
Jo Cotterill (Author) 
Jo's first story at the age of five was a festive one entitled 'Chismas'. After writing a lot of stories about unicorns, she decided at the age of thirteen to become an actress. Her professional acting career was enjoyable but frustrating, so she became a teacher instead, writing stories on the side. Her first book was published in 2004, and she gave up teaching in 2009. Jo now lives in Oxfordshire and fits writing around her young family. She enjoys music and card-making, and is an avid fan of Strictly Come Dancing. 
 
Hannah George (Illustrator) 
Hannah George's love of drawing and storytelling began at a young age. As a child she carried her sketchbook everywhere capturing all her adventures and mischievous exploits. After graduating from Falmouth University in 2005 Hannah set about turning her favourite past time into a career. Her spontaneous use of line makes her style perfect for bringing characters to life. Hannah has worked with a huge range of clients illustrating everything from Alligators to Zebras!

Jessie and the Star Rider

Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs! 
 
After solving the mystery of the stolen pony, the Starlight Stables Gang are ready to have a relaxing summer and enjoy the Haversham Horse Trials, but things aren't as sunny as they seem. Can the Starlight Stables Gang band together and work as a team once again, or will it prove too much for one of the friends? 
 
Read the second adventure in the Starlight Stables Gang series - a brand new story told from the viewpoint of Jessie!

Esme Higgs (Author) Esme Higgs is one of the biggest influencers in the equestrian world - with more than one million followers. She's a writer, presenter, video producer - and a horse-mad ordinary girl. Her online videos are a mix of tutorials, horse care videos and vlogs about her horses (Mickey, Joey, Casper and Duke) and her life. She is also a proud ambassador for the charity Brooke, and works closely with other charities such as World Horse Welfare, and the Riding for the 
Disabled Association. Jo Cotterill (Author) Jo Cotterill is a multi-award-winning author with over fifty books for children and young people. Her novel A Library of Lemons has sold into twelve countries and her superhero comic-strip series Electrigirl has encouraged many reluctant readers to enjoy reading. She has written stories for Disney and Doctor Who, and her background in acting and teaching makes her a hit on school visits. Jo cares passionately about SEND and LGBTQ+ inclusion and works as a consultant for Empathy Lab alongside her writing. Hannah George (Illustrator) Hannah George's love of drawing and storytelling began at a young age. As a child she carried her sketchbook everywhere capturing all her adventures and mischievous exploits. After graduating from Falmouth University in 2005 Hannah set about turning her favourite past time into a career. Her spontaneous use of line makes her style perfect for bringing characters to life. Hannah has worked with a huge range of clients illustrating everything from Alligators to Zebras!

Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs! 
 
After solving the mystery of the stolen pony, the Starlight Stables Gang are ready to have a relaxing summer and enjoy the Haversham Horse Trials, but things aren't as sunny as they seem. Can the Starlight Stables Gang band together and work as a team once again, or will it prove too much for one of the friends? 
 
Read the second adventure in the Starlight Stables Gang series - a brand new story told from the viewpoint of Jessie!

The Starlight Stables Gang

Signed Edition

Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs! 
 
**This exclusive, limited hardback edition has been signed by Esme Higgs!** 
 
Summer has always loved horses but she never thought she'd be able to learn how to ride them - not with money being so tight at home. Then she discovers the Starlight Stables where she meets a new gang of friends and learns how to ride in return for helping-out with the horses. It's a dream come true! 
 
Summer falls in love with life at the stables and especially with Luna, a beautiful dapple-grey pony. But one day, Summer arrives at the stables to find that Luna has been stolen in the night. It's up to the Starlight Stables Gang to follow the clues and rescue Luna before it's too late! 
 
Full of fun, friendship and mystery, this is the first book in the brand-new Starlight Stables Gang series. Beautifully illustrated by Hannah George.

Esme Higgs (Author) 
Esme Higgs is one of the biggest influencers in the equestrian world - with more than one million followers. She's a writer, presenter, video producer - and a horse-mad ordinary girl. Her online videos are a mix of tutorials, horse care videos and vlogs about her horses (Mickey, Joey, Casper and Duke) and her life. She is also a proud ambassador for the charity Brooke, and works closely with other charities such as World Horse Welfare, and the Riding for the 
Disabled Association. 
 
Jo Cotterill (Author) 
Jo’s first story at the age of five was a festive one entitled 'Chismas’. After writing a lot of stories about unicorns, she decided at the age of thirteen to become an actress. Her professional acting career was enjoyable but frustrating, so she became a teacher instead, writing stories on the side. Her first book was published in 2004, and she gave up teaching in 2009. Jo now lives in Oxfordshire and fits writing around her young family. She enjoys music and card-making, and is an avid fan of Strictly Come Dancing. 
 
Hannah George (Illustrator) 
Hannah George's love of drawing and storytelling began at a young age. As a child she carried her sketchbook everywhere capturing all her adventures and mischievous exploits. After graduating from Falmouth University in 2005 Hannah set about turning her favourite past time into a career. Her spontaneous use of line makes her style perfect for bringing characters to life. Hannah has worked with a huge range of clients illustrating everything from Alligators to Zebras!

Mrs Hinch

Hannah George

The Adventures of the Hinch Brothers

A wonderfully festive story from Sunday Times bestselling author, Mrs Hinch! 
 
It's Christmas Eve and all is quiet on Hinch Farm, when suddenly there's a loud CRASH! Ronnie, Lennie and Henry go outside to investigate . . . and who should they find, but Father Christmas! He's crash-landed and needs their help. 
 
The Hinch brothers, with a sprinkling of Christmas magic, help Father Christmas fix his sleigh and deliver the last presents. And who's that flying alongside the reindeer - could it be the alpacas? 
 
With gorgeous illustrations by Hannah George, this picture book is a fun-filled snowy adventure.

Hannah George

Books by Hannah George

Series by Hannah George

The Adventures of the Hinch Brothers2 Books

The Starlight Stables Gang4 Books

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