The Pony Whisperer: An animal adventure from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs

by Esme Higgs, Jo Cotterill

Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs!

Christmas is coming but while most of the Starlight Stables Gang are excited about the annual seasonal party at the stables, Daniel isn't feeling very festive. His mum isn't well and he's struggling to manage caring for her and helping at home, alongside school work and finding time to go to Starlight Stables - the place he loves the most.

Then Daniel finds an abandoned horse in need of his help and suddenly he's got another thing to worry about. . . But will it prove one thing too many? Or will Daniel finally trust his friends enough to open up and ask for help when he needs it the most?

The much-anticipated fourth book in the Starlight Stables Gang series. Beautifully illustrated by Hannah George.

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2025

Reviews

[Kate C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing!! I loved the way the character was written and how they interacted with the other characters. It shows a lot about how much people can be dealing with and that might affect their behavior. But we should try understand them and not judge quickly.