About The Books

Weeks before Christmas, Ashleigh’s mischievous dog Nelson digs up a mysterious star-shaped necklace in Mum’s flowerbed. When Ashleigh discovers its magic, her ordinary world changes forever. The necklace lets her talk to animals — and gives the family’s four donkeys, Misty, Myles, Doughnut and the famously grumpy Noodles, the power to fly. Together, they become the Night Riders.

Then, five days before Christmas, their very first adventure begins.

Ashleigh realises she has left her beloved teddy bear, Molly, behind at school. With the school closed for the Christmas holidays, she refuses to leave Molly there alone. That night, Ashleigh, Nelson and three of the flying donkeys set out across the frosty fields on a secret rescue mission.

But they are not the only ones heading for the school. Two burglars have chosen the very same night to break in. What should have been a simple rescue soon turns into a chaotic midnight adventure filled with humour, bravery, friendship and plenty of trouble.

The Night Riders: A Magical Rescue is the first adventure in a seven-book series for readers aged 7–10 — and the beginning of a much bigger magical journey.