Author: Lisa Selvidge
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411679172
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A tale of love, hate and murder, set in 1979 in England when kids sang about bricks in wall and hated Mondays. For 14 year old Tricia Blake, a dream-come-true horse for a year offers a fragile escape from the gritty reality of a shattered life. But, in Tricia's world, dreams don't last. The bad guy always wins. Until, one day, he goes way too far... 'Pony club teen scene meets hardcore urban novel. Tricia Blake does a wicked thing. But who can blame her? A compelling story of revenge.' Carrie Worrall
I Wanted a Pony
Author: Diana Pullein-Thompson
Publisher: Jane Badger Books
ISBN: 9781916104068
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The classic 1940s story of a girl who wants a pony, with all the original Anne Bullen illustrations.Augusta goes to stay with her three superior cousins. Jill, Barbara and Stephen don't think much of Augusta, and they let her know it. They think she's peculiar. And not only that, she is a terrible rider. The cousins have three ponies, but Augusta is never allowed to ride them. Augusta, it is fair to say, dislikes her cousins just as much as they dislike her. Odd she may be, but Augusta is brave and resourceful and that means that one day she is standing at a local horse sale, ready to bid for a pony of her own.First published in 1946, I Wanted a Pony was Diana Pullein-Thompson's first solo novel.
Publisher: Jane Badger Books
ISBN: 9781916104068
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The classic 1940s story of a girl who wants a pony, with all the original Anne Bullen illustrations.Augusta goes to stay with her three superior cousins. Jill, Barbara and Stephen don't think much of Augusta, and they let her know it. They think she's peculiar. And not only that, she is a terrible rider. The cousins have three ponies, but Augusta is never allowed to ride them. Augusta, it is fair to say, dislikes her cousins just as much as they dislike her. Odd she may be, but Augusta is brave and resourceful and that means that one day she is standing at a local horse sale, ready to bid for a pony of her own.First published in 1946, I Wanted a Pony was Diana Pullein-Thompson's first solo novel.
But I Wanted a Pony!
Author: Anne Taintor
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 145212728X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by Anne Taintor offers up a fresh serving of Anne's signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood. From the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers!) to putting food on the table (you see them as pies . . . I see them as cries for help) to dealing with childhood questions (because I'm the mother . . . that's why) and strategies for taking the edge off (now be a dear and fetch mommy her flask), Taintor expertly captures the funny, frantic, and honest thoughts that most moms have experienced, with an attitude mothers everywhere will welcome.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 145212728X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by Anne Taintor offers up a fresh serving of Anne's signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood. From the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers!) to putting food on the table (you see them as pies . . . I see them as cries for help) to dealing with childhood questions (because I'm the mother . . . that's why) and strategies for taking the edge off (now be a dear and fetch mommy her flask), Taintor expertly captures the funny, frantic, and honest thoughts that most moms have experienced, with an attitude mothers everywhere will welcome.
I Want a Pony
Author: Jeanne Betancourt
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590485838
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A pony is in danger - can the Pony Pals rescue the pony in time. 7-10 yrs.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590485838
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A pony is in danger - can the Pony Pals rescue the pony in time. 7-10 yrs.
A Pony in Trouble
Author: Jeanne Betancourt
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590485852
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
The Pony Pals girls work to get a mysteriously ill pony ready for competition and learn that participation can be as rewarding as winning.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590485852
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
The Pony Pals girls work to get a mysteriously ill pony ready for competition and learn that participation can be as rewarding as winning.
A Pony for the Winter
Author: Helen Kay
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
When Deborah is allowed to board Mollie for the winter she learns the meaning of responsibility. Grades 2-4.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
When Deborah is allowed to board Mollie for the winter she learns the meaning of responsibility. Grades 2-4.
My Pony
Author: Susan Jeffers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780786826735
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A child creates her dream pony by drawing it on paper and imagining the adventures they would go on.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780786826735
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A child creates her dream pony by drawing it on paper and imagining the adventures they would go on.
Summer Pony
Author: Jean Slaughter Doty
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 037584709X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Ginny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her parents agree to rent her a pony for the summer, Ginny is thrilled! But when Mokey arrives, she is shaggy, dirty, and half-starved–not at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams?
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 037584709X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Ginny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her parents agree to rent her a pony for the summer, Ginny is thrilled! But when Mokey arrives, she is shaggy, dirty, and half-starved–not at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams?
Ponyella
Author: Laura Numeroff
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1368016006
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Which pony does the diamond horseshoe fit? In this clever retelling of Cinderella, Ponyella longs to show Princess Penelope her fabulous leaps and jumps at the Tippington 25th Annual Grand Royal Pony Championship. But Plumpkin and Bun Bun, the mean ponies she shares a farm with, say that Ponyella's farm chores make her too dirty to be a champion. With a little help from Ponyella's fairy godmare, her coat becomes marshmallow white once again, and her mane silky and beautiful. It's love at first sight for Princess Penelope and Ponyella ??? but what will happen when the magic runs out at noon? From the best-selling author-illustrator team of the What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best books comes a playful rendition of Cinderella with an original twist!
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1368016006
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Which pony does the diamond horseshoe fit? In this clever retelling of Cinderella, Ponyella longs to show Princess Penelope her fabulous leaps and jumps at the Tippington 25th Annual Grand Royal Pony Championship. But Plumpkin and Bun Bun, the mean ponies she shares a farm with, say that Ponyella's farm chores make her too dirty to be a champion. With a little help from Ponyella's fairy godmare, her coat becomes marshmallow white once again, and her mane silky and beautiful. It's love at first sight for Princess Penelope and Ponyella ??? but what will happen when the magic runs out at noon? From the best-selling author-illustrator team of the What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best books comes a playful rendition of Cinderella with an original twist!
Pony
Author: R. J. Palacio
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 055350813X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “Perfection.” –The Wall Street Journal The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an enthralling adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide. Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him. R. J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time. With the poignant depth of War Horse and the singular voice of True Grit, this is one of those rare books poised to become an instant classic for readers of all ages. “A wonderful story of courage. ... It's got the feeling of a modern classic.” —as recommended on NPR by Jorge Lacera
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 055350813X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “Perfection.” –The Wall Street Journal The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an enthralling adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide. Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him. R. J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time. With the poignant depth of War Horse and the singular voice of True Grit, this is one of those rare books poised to become an instant classic for readers of all ages. “A wonderful story of courage. ... It's got the feeling of a modern classic.” —as recommended on NPR by Jorge Lacera
Fair Girls and Grey Horses
Author: Christine Pullein-Thompson
Publisher: Allison & Busby
ISBN: 0749016361
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
'Are your twins normal?' Mrs Pullein-Thompson was asked. 'Good God, I hope not,' she retorted. The twins were Diana and Christine who, with their elder sister, Josephine, wrote more than 150 books, which have sold in their millions around the world. Fifty years after the joint publication of their first book, It Began with Picotee, the siblings wrote about their extraordinary childhood with lovable, but often unreliable animals and unforgettable humans. Their charming, nostalgic memoir offers a glimpse into the lives of three remarkable sisters who went on to become household names to a generation of readers.
Publisher: Allison & Busby
ISBN: 0749016361
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
'Are your twins normal?' Mrs Pullein-Thompson was asked. 'Good God, I hope not,' she retorted. The twins were Diana and Christine who, with their elder sister, Josephine, wrote more than 150 books, which have sold in their millions around the world. Fifty years after the joint publication of their first book, It Began with Picotee, the siblings wrote about their extraordinary childhood with lovable, but often unreliable animals and unforgettable humans. Their charming, nostalgic memoir offers a glimpse into the lives of three remarkable sisters who went on to become household names to a generation of readers.