Tomboy the Headstrong Horse: Published by Scholastic NZ
Available from popular bookstores and online retailers in New Zealand and Australia
The true and remarkable story of a strong-willed horse and the brave woman who rode him across New Zealand’s rugged South Island back in 1866. Caroline Chevalier was the first European woman to make this perilous journey across the untamed Southern Alps.
The big brown horse bolted from the campsite. “Tomboy, get back here now!” Caroline yelled, hoisting up her long skirt to dash after the horse.
This is the adventurous true tale of Tomboy, a strong-willed horse who tested his rider, Caroline Chevalier, as they crossed rivers, climbed mountains, and camped deep in the bush. Caroline was the first European woman to make this rugged journey across the Southern Alps. She kept a diary while her husband, artist Nicholas Chevalier, sketched their travels. Together, they faced storms, near-misses, and the untamed beauty of the South Island, led by a headstrong horse with a kind heart.
