The Winning Pony

Pony Pals #21

by Jeanne Betancourt

Pam doesn't like competing in horse shows. She enjoys helping her Pony Pals give riding lessons to Rosalie and Mimi so they have a chance of winning. But after some lessons from her mother's friend, Olympic champion Eleanor Morgan, Pam changes her mind.

Genres: Horses, Fiction, Childrens, Animals, Chapter Books, Contemporary

89 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1999

About the author

When I was growing up I never thought of being an author. I was a terrible speller and didn't want to write any more than I had to. I wanted to be a tap dancer when I grew up. After a few years of teaching junior high and high school, I wrote my first novel. It was a surprise to discover that I liked making up stories and writing them down. I liked it so much that eventually I stopped teaching and became a fulltime writer.

Besides novels for children and young adults, I've also told stories by writing scripts for television and the movies.

I live on the top floor of a sixteen-story building near the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. From my apartment I have a view of Manhattan that includes the Empire State Building and the Plaza Hotel. In my free time I draw, paint, and read. I still love to dance.

Some people think that a writer's life is lonely. But when I'm writing a story I don't feel lonely because I am actively involved with lots of interesting people – the characters in my books. I love knowing that some day readers will get to know these characters, too. If you are one of my readers I hope you have as much enjoyment in reading my stories as I have writing them.

Reviews

[Samantha]

I really enjoyed this story. It was nice to see a new side to Pam, and this book made me realize how similar she and I are. When the reveal of the true reason she didn't want to compete happened, it seemed like it came out of nowhere, but after a moment of pondering, I realized it fit Pam and the situation perfectly.

So, this has to be one of my favorite Pony Pal books simply because it gave me a greater insight and appreciation of Pam.

[Alisha Brook]

Pony Pals was one of my favourite "horsey" series growing up. Jeanne Betancourt has a writing skill that makes the books easy to read and interesting. I read many of the series and I was enthralled with each new story.

[Janice]

Accelerated Reading Level 3.6, AR Points 1.0

Out of the 23 Pony Pals books I have read, This one is my favorite. It is interesting, it is awesome. Teaches wonderful personal character values. Even tho it was written for grade school children it is going to go in my top 100 favorite books

[Laura]

read them all

[Kimberly]

It was cute, and fun to read.

[Meredith]

This was a very good read.

[Alexandra Lindner]

Love the series!!

[Jasmine]

read a couple years ago so can't remember what is about