Happy Go Lucky

Big Apple Barn #1

by Kristin Earhart, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

When Happy Go Lucky, a young quarter pony, is moved from his home to the stables at Big Apple Barn, endless adventures await him!

Happy Go Lucky is a young pony. He loves living with his mom at Shoemaker Stables! But when he's sent to help at a riding school called Big Apple Barn, everything in Happy's life changes.

Big Apple Barn is full of new adventures! Happy has never met other horses and ponies before. He has a lot to learn, and he misses his home. Will Happy Go Lucky find his place at Big Apple Barn?

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Animals, Middle Grade, Chapter Books, Horses

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Blair · Rating 3 out of 5]

This starter of the Big Apple Barn series is cute with personified ponies and horses as your MC's. Though honestly the mouse is my favorite.

But it is exactly what you think it is no mystery, no tragedy, simple and cute (if a smidge boring for the grown-up in a family reading situation). Perfect to hand to independent young readers that love horses.

[rachel tippmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it so so much!

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know why but this book would literally make me bawl my eyes out. Full tears streaming down my face.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Synopsis: "When Happy Go Lucky, a young quarter pony, is moved from his home to the stables at Big Apple Barn, endless adventures await him!

Happy Go Lucky is a young pony. He loves living with his mom at Shoemaker Stables! But when he's sent to help at a riding school called Big Apple Barn, everything in Happy's life changes.

Big Apple Barn is full of new adventures! Happy has never met other horses and ponies before. He has a lot to learn, and he misses his home. Will Happy Go Lucky find his place at Big Apple Barn?"

My Review: This book came in a bundle of used books and I thought it was cute. The story is interesting and would be great for new readers who are going into something new like a new school or a summer camp. It is packed full of little lessons about learning, finding new friends, and following directions. It did have a little bit of horse language, but there were definitions in the back of the book. It is also a nice introduction to characters and setting for a series of books.

[Monica Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This primary (P) story is a great fantasy/fiction. I gave this story a five star rating because is provides a story young readers can relate too. The main pony is sent off to a riding school where he meets other new horses. It provides a plot and story that many young readers can relate too. The language is clear and easy to understand. This book is a must.

[Jodi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another beginning chapter book for my young horse lover. First in the series and tells how Happy becomes part of Big Apple Barn.

Emily (6 1/2): I love it! I love horses!

[Meagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

VERY good book

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story and if your a horse/pony lover there are some very interesting facts...

Niece and I really enjoyed it.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know it's a kids book but I read this a LONG LONG time ago, and thought it was so cute it deserved a spot on my bookshelf.

[Kalia Dalat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Happy go lucky is a sad story but in the end he turns out liking being at the new place he's at! I love this book and I hope you have it too so you can read it too!

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

happy went to big apple barn he learned how to be ridden and found out that his mother used to live there

[Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic. It is about a horse who goes to new york city and has a hard time. I strongly suggest you read this book.

[Cori · Rating 4 out of 5]

i thought it was a good book it was not to hard

[Huda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite book as a kid.

[Emily Lanpher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book. Good storyline and very readable. Could even be relatable for some children facing changes in their lives, much like Lucky the pony is in this book!