A Perfect Pony

Charming Ponies

by Lois K. Szymanski

A PERFECT PONY

It's the most exciting day of Niki's life She's saved up enough money to buy her very own pony and today is the day of the pony auction. She could take home a magnificent pinto or a proud Thoroughbred, but she sets her heart on a beautiful white mare instead.

When a little black horse with big sad eyes distracts Niki from the mare of her dreams, will she miss the chance to own the perfect pony?

Genres: Childrens, Horses, Animals

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1996

About the author

Lois K. Szymanski has written numerous books for young readers featuring horses and the children who love them. She lives on a small farm in Westminster, Maryland, with her husband and two daughters.

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful story about a girl who saves her money to buy the perfect pony. But she sees a little pony in rough shape. Which pony will she buy? Niki, the little girl also has to find a way to deal with a little boy who is nasty to her. Will she discover what is causing him to behave that way? This is a sweet story for young readers.

[Deloomey · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Perfect Pony was a pretty good book. I've definitely read better horse books, but this was kind of something to do when I was bored. It's rather short but oddly satisfying. The tale of a girl who finds a mistreated horse and brings him back to life.

[Traci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading this one with Mikaela currently.

[Mad]

this about a girl that is adopted. her family doesnt have the same red hair as her. some of her friends are ponies

[Kaethe · Rating 2 out of 5]

The PandaBat picked this out. Gack. Saccharine and uninteresting, unless you're really obsessed with ponies.

[Mada · Rating 3 out of 5]

To be diffrent (adopted) is fine.

[Angela Barakat]

I read this with my daughter.