K. M. Peyton

The initials on the drawing said T.R.I. - the same as Tim Ingram's. But the drawing was done in 1910 and the initials belonged to Tom Inskip. In the local churchyard Tim sees that Tom died suddenly at the age of 15 and he decides to try and unravel the mystery surrounding his death.

Sam Sylvester is a teacher who wants his class to have ambition, and to do great things in life. So he enters them for a sporting competition against the rich students of Greycoats School. The team that he has chosen for the competition think Sam has gone crazy. 'Who, Sir? Me, Sir?' says little Hoomey, his eyes round with horror. 'We'll never beat Greycoats,' the others cr...

An absorbing novel about twelve-year-old orphaned Christina who is sent to live with her fierce uncle and his two sons in their decaying mansion, Flambards. Christina discovers a passion for horses and riding but finds herself part of a strange household, divided by emotional undercurrents and cruelty.