Authors: Chloe Ryder
A Singing Star (9 page)
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Not in the least! After all, he helped me to find my most precious treasure: my confidence.
Chevalia Now!
is delighted to reproduce this special letter from Pippa, received via Princess Stardust.
Dear Stardust,
I’m going to give this letter to the seahorses to take to you. I do hope that it reaches you.
I’m back at school now. Chevalia seems so far away, and yet you, and all of the other ponies, are in my heart.
Yesterday was the school play. I practised and rehearsed all week, and when I stepped on to the stage, dressed up as a brave knight, I delivered my lines loudly without forgetting even one.
Mum said I looked like a natural up there, especially when I rode my loyal horse
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which was actually two boys from my class dressed up in a horse costume! You would have laughed so hard.
I can’t believe that just a week ago I was too timid to perform in front of an audience. I was scared that everyone would laugh at me.
But after everything we’ve been through on Chevalia, I knew that I was silly to feel so afraid. If there’s one thing I have learned during our adventures together, it’s that I can do anything! Whether you know it or not, Stardust, you taught me that.
I hope to see you very soon. I miss you and everyone on the island (well, not Divine).
Mum says she’ll take me to a horse show, but it’s not the same. I’ll see you in my dreams!
Love,
Pippa MacDonald
PS
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Oh, I’ve included a copy of the poster for the school play!
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