A Special Surprise (9 page)

PS:
Yes, but Pippa and I returned to Chevalia to find the missing ponies!

TI:
Stardust, you’ve truly become one of the bravest ponies on Chevalia.

PS:
Not
the
bravest?

TI:
Alright,
the
bravest. Happy Birthday Stardust!

is delighted to reproduce this special letter from Pippa, received via Princess Stardust.

Dear Stardust

I’m writing to you from the backseat of my mum’s car. We’re driving home to Burlington Terrace and I can’t believe our time at the seaside is over. Snowdrop and I did really well in the gymkhana. Mum was so proud of me and Miranda even gave me a high five, which is just like a medal

coming from her. Even my little brother, Jack, said he wants to ride ponies now. I am really looking forward to coming back next year! Mum says we can. I can’t wait to spend time at Barley Field Stables and ride Snowdrop, but what I want more than anything is to see you again.

Will I ever return to Chevalia? It’s such a magical place, and I’m going to miss it so much. Sometimes at night I dream of galloping over the plateau, or jumping over fallen branches in the Wild Forest. School starts very soon and I don’t know if anyone will believe the adventures we’ve had. I hope you know that you can always come to me if you ever need help again. I’ll keep my tiara close, just in case.

Your best friend

Pippa MacDonald

PS I’m going to put this letter in a bottle and throw it into the river. I just know it will float out to the sea and find its way to Chevalia.

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