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Heartwarming Yorkshire Stories

The Yard
The Farm
Merlin Finds His Magic
Galahad Finds His Voice
Berel Finds His Wings Book
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books by Grace Olson

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The Yard
How a Horse Healed my Heart
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Has lifted the spirits of so many people who now regard this book like a good friend.

The debut novel from Grace Olson, The Yard - How a Horse Healed my Heart, captures the story of Grace's journey from post-natal depression to happiness, thanks to the healing power of horses. Awarded 'bestseller' status on Amazon, it is the first captivating instalment on what is set to be a four-part series of Grace's therapeutic adventures with animals.


Set in the glorious Yorkshire countryside and bursting with eccentric characters, The Yard is a beautifully woven story about life and love which will leave you feeling spell-bound.

For fans of James Herriot and Ruby Ferguson’s Jill books, The Yard is a hilarious and heart-warming, feel-good read.

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The Farm
My Journey Deepens
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Shows the reader how to be free of mental demons and realise self-worth all wrapped up in a joyful story.

Extremely funny yet also powerfully emotional.

Join Grace as she steps into an unexpected journey in which the horse shines a light on unresolved childhood trauma, takes her hand and leads her back to happiness.

This is more than just a story about a horse owner and the hilarious situations she finds herself in. This is a story that will resonate with anyone who has suffered low self-esteem and bullying, whether at work, at school or in any area of life.
 
A cleverly crafted tale that entertains and delights yet also provides the key to personal growth and transformation, subtly woven into the narrative, thanks to the silent wisdom of the horse.

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Merlin Finds His Magic

Teaches children that love and compassion is a super power.

Available now, this is a beautifully illustrated chapter book for ages 5 and up.

Separated from the flock, Merlin the lamb desperately yearns to return home. His mummy had told him he was magic. Could his magic help him to get back to her? Merlin has no idea what his magic does but life presents him with several new companions in the form of three bouncy goats, three wise horses and a little girl who is able to understand what animals say. Each one teaches him that nature surrounds us with magic all the time.


Finally, when Merlin discovers that his magic is making other people happy, he experiences deep joy and complete fulfilment.

A whimsical tale for young and old…

 

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Galahad Finds His Voice
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Teaches children that it’s ok to be their unique self.

Available now, this is a beautifully illustrated chapter books for ages 5 and up.

 

What do you do if you don’t fit in with the crowd? Galahad can’t understand why he doesn’t enjoy playing the games that the other lambs love to play. He feels unusual and that makes him very sad. Suddenly, life takes him to a new farm where a little girl and a wise pony help Galahad to discover his unique talents and realise how wonderful it is to be different.

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Berel Finds His Wings Book
Berel Finds His Wings
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Teaches children how to think positively.

The third sheepy book from Grace Olson - a beautifully illustrated chapter book for ages 5 and up.

 

What can you do if you always think the worst about yourself? Berel is a lonely lamb with no friends who keeps telling himself he’s not good at anything. When a little girl picks him to be her new pet, he finds himself transported to a new farm where he is presented with an enormous challenge: to think more positively. 

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Rhubarb Finds His Family

Teaches unity and that we are all the children of Mother Nature.

The fourth sheepy book from Grace Olson - a beautifully illustrated chapter book for ages 5 and up.

 

How do you begin to find where you belong when you’re on your own? Rhubarb is an orphan lamb who desperately wants a new mummy. His adventurous spirit leads him on a fantastic journey, guided by the moon...

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All Text © Copyright Grace Olson 2025  Contact: grace@theyardbook.co.uk

Paintings and Photography © Copyright Ruth Buchanan 2020.

Additional Photography © Copyright Pooch and Ponies 2023.

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The Right of Grace Olson to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988.

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