Shining Star

My Magical Pony #1

by Jenny Oldfield, Alasdair Bright (Illustrator)

Krista loves all ponies, but there’s something special about Shining Star. He can fly! Shining Star always appears to Krista when they need to help someone in trouble. And now Drifter, the new chestnut pony, is missing from his stables. Nathan Steele has taken him out on the cliffs, and he’s only a beginner.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2006

About the author

Jenny Oldfield was born in 1949 and brought up in Harrogate, Yorkshire, and studied English at Birmingham University.

She has written a large number of books for both children and adults, including the Home Farm Twins, Animal Alert, and Half Moon Ranch series. A horse enthusiast, many of her novels feature horses and are popular among young horse fans.

Jenny has also written under several pseudonyms: Jasmine Oliver, Donna King, Kate Pennington, Lucy Daniels, Sable Hamilton and Kate Fielding.

Reviews

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book seems to be one of a series of books about magical ponies. Our oldest read this one all by herself; her very first chapter book that she read on her own from cover to cover. I read it too, just out of curiosity. Since I wasn't reading it aloud, it was an extremely quick read. The story was suspenseful, but pretty trite and predictable. The illustrations were simple, small and black and white and I was surprised that the protagonist was depicted so plainly.

I didn't like the story too much, but our oldest loved it, so I averaged it out. Besides, I couldn't diss her first book too badly. She is eager to read the other books in the series, but I'll likely pass.

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book, loved reading it never put it down till it was done