About The Books
Welcome to the World of The Night Riders
Welcome to The Night Riders series — a world where ordinary moments lead to extraordinary adventures. Where animals have voices, donkeys can fly, and magic is never more than a heartbeat away.
The Night Riders is a seven-book children’s fantasy series built on a simple idea: bravery often begins with kindness, and the biggest adventures can start with the smallest discoveries. Full of humour, heart, and genuine excitement, these are stories children will want to read again and again — and parents will actually enjoy reading aloud.
The Night Riders: A Magical Rescue (Book 1)
Five days before Christmas, nine-year-old Ashleigh makes an extraordinary discovery in her own garden.
When her mischievous dog Nelson uncovers a mysterious star-shaped necklace, Ashleigh’s world changes forever. Suddenly she can talk to animals — and her four donkey companions, Misty, Myles, Doughnut, and the famously grumpy Noodles, can fly.
Together, they become the Night Riders. And their very first adventure can’t wait.
When Ashleigh realises she’s left her beloved teddy bear Molly behind at school, she refuses to let her spend Christmas alone. What starts as a daring midnight rescue mission quickly becomes something far bigger — because two burglars have chosen the very same night to break in.
Suddenly, one little girl and four flying donkeys are all that stand between danger and disaster.
And this is only the beginning. Because something even bigger is coming. Something that involves a certain someone in a red suit…
More Adventures Are Coming
The Night Riders: A Magical Rescue is just book one of seven.
Each book builds on the last, deepening friendships, raising the stakes, and taking Ashleigh and the Night Riders further than they ever imagined. New characters will join the adventure. Old ones will surprise you. And a certain magical figure — the one who has been quietly watching over everything from the very beginning — will finally make his entrance.
Seven books. One extraordinary journey. The adventure has only just begun.
Meet the Night Riders
Ashleigh
At nine years old, Ashleigh has an imagination that can turn an ordinary day into an adventure. Curious, kind-hearted and wonderfully impulsive, she has a habit of following her instincts wherever they lead. Sometimes they get her into trouble… but they also lead to the most extraordinary discoveries.
Growing up on Ashworth Farm, Ashleigh has always believed there is a little magic in the world. She just never expected to find it for herself. Everything changes when an old necklace finds its way into her life, opening the door to a world she never knew existed.
With courage, compassion and a heart that always tries to do the right thing, Ashleigh discovers that even the smallest choices can lead to the greatest adventures.
Nelson
Never far from an adventure, Nelson is a scruffy little dog with a curious nose, a big personality and a heart full of courage. He has an uncanny knack for being in exactly the right place at exactly the right time, even if he doesn’t realise it himself.
Always eager to explore, Nelson’s curiosity often uncovers far more than he bargained for. Whether he’s making everyone laugh with his cheeky antics, standing up to danger without a second thought, or proving that loyalty is the greatest kind of bravery, he never gives up on those he loves.
Life is never quiet when Nelson is around… and somehow, that’s exactly how helikes it.
Misty
Thoughtful rather than hasty, Misty believes that kindness is never a weakness and that the best decisions are made with both your head and your heart. No matter how great the challenge, she is always ready to put others before herself, proving that true strength often speaks in the quietest voice
Myles
Confident, clever and never one to shy away from the spotlight, Myles believes every adventure is an opportunity to do something extraordinary. He loves making an entrance, enjoys a challenge, and is always convinced the next mission will be the greatest one yet.
Behind the dramatic flair lies a loyal friend who never backs down when others need him. Quick-thinking, courageous and full of confidence, Myles is always ready to rise to the occasion—even if he does enjoy reminding everyone afterwards how brilliantly he handled it.
Doughnut
If excitement had a mascot, it would be Doughnut. Bursting with energy, wonder and endless enthusiasm, he approaches every adventure with the same wide-eyed excitement, convinced that the next amazing moment is only a few steps away.
Life is one great adventure to Doughnut, and he intends to enjoy every second of it. His cheerful optimism, enormous heart and ability to find happiness in even the most unexpected places makes him impossible not to love. Wherever Doughnut goes, laughter and smiles are never far behind.
Noodles
Grumpy by reputation and sarcastic by nature, Noodles has perfected the art of complaining about almost everything. He’d much rather be standing safely in a field than flying through the night on another impossible adventure… or so he claims.
Beneath the grumbles is a fiercely loyal friend with a heart far bigger than he’ll ever admit. When danger appears, Noodles never walks away, proving time and again that courage isn’t about enjoying the adventure—it’s about standing by the people who need you most.