A Perfect Pony (Charming Ponies)

By Lois K. Szymanski

Book Overview

A PERFECT PONY It's the most exciting day of Niki's life! She's saved up enough money to buy her very own pony and today is the day of the pony auction. She could take home a magnificent pinto or a proud Thoroughbred, but she sets her heart on a beautiful white mare instead. When a little black horse with big sad eyes distracts Niki from the mare of her dreams, will she miss the chance to own the perfect pony?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060781440
• ISBN13: 9780060781446
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: HarperFestival
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

For the horselovers!

My six year old liked this book, but was confused by some of the terms used. I think anyone who likes horses and has a bit of knowledge about their care would love this book!

Pony Girl LOVES these books!

My daughter is a horse LOVER, and LOVES these books! First one she ever bougth came with little charm necklace I think. and so did the second one. Whatever, the books keep her entertained, usually have a point, lesson she can get (started reading these at 6). She's waiting for more!

Daughter Loves It

This is the second one of Szymanski's pony books that my 6 year old is reading and she loves this one as much as The Pony Promise.

A sweet story with a moral

A young girl's compassion for an abused pony becomes an allegory for her relationship with the neighbor bully. It's a very readable tale, with enough detail to build the characters' personalities and paint a realistic setting. Young readers will be able to identify with Niki and her struggle to see the value in a "lost cause" and act on her convictions.