The Racehorse Who Disappeared is a children’s adventure novel by broadcaster Clare Balding, featuring main character Charlie Bass and her horse, Noble Warrior. In this second book of the series, the horse is kidnapped from Folly Farm, forcing Charlie to launch an investigation.
Key Details About the Book:
- Plot: After winning the Derby in book one, Noble Warrior is kidnapped. The story follows Charlie Bass and her family trying to find him.
- Characters: Features Charlie Bass, her family, and the thoroughbred horse, Noble Warrior (Noddy).
- Series: It is the second book in the series, following The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop and preceding The Racehorse Who Learned to Dance.
Inspiration:
Clare Balding has mentioned that the storyline is loosely inspired by real-life events in racing history, particularly the 1983 kidnapping of the racehorse Shergar (referred to as “Sugar” in a personal anecdote regarding the 1981 Derby).
