THE AUSTRALIAN STAR Edwina Tops-Alexander Lavauzelle Editions 152 pages Edwina Tops-Alexander is the ultimate equestrian, the best rider in the world. From her native Australia, she made the leap to Europe, leaving behind Sydney, her friends, and her family. Uprooted, alone, she moves forward, doubts, but always makes progress without ever giving up. Her career takes off the day she meets Jan Tops, her mentor and future husband. The beautiful Pialotta, the brave Sicrates and his little soldier Itôt, the World Championships, the Olympics, and the Grand Prix, Edwina tells her conquest of the world. Crowned in Abu Dhabi, she wins the Global Champion's Tour final. Jul's illustrations accompany Edwina's confidences and advice always with humor and tenderness.