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Showtym Adventures #5
Koolio, the Problem Pony
In the fifth Showtym Adventure, Kelly's new pony is gorgeous, talented and a whole world of trouble. Will he overcome his problems to reach his potential?
With Cameo sold to upgrade their family horse truck, 11-year-old Kelly has to find a new pony for just a fraction of the cost. Her troubled search ends when she meets Koolio. She is convinced the gorgeous grey is a champion in the making
But Koolio also comes with some big problems. Within weeks poor Kelly battered and bruised and ready to give up on him. That is, until her big sister Vicki comes up with a plan that could change everything.
Will Koolio get past his bad behaviour to become the winner Kelly and her sisters believe he can be?
This story of generosity and confidence restored is inspired by the Wilson Sisters' early years.
With Cameo sold to upgrade their family horse truck, 11-year-old Kelly has to find a new pony for just a fraction of the cost. Her troubled search ends when she meets Koolio. She is convinced the gorgeous grey is a champion in the making
But Koolio also comes with some big problems. Within weeks poor Kelly battered and bruised and ready to give up on him. That is, until her big sister Vicki comes up with a plan that could change everything.
Will Koolio get past his bad behaviour to become the winner Kelly and her sisters believe he can be?
This story of generosity and confidence restored is inspired by the Wilson Sisters' early years.
108 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 5, 2019
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About the author
Kelly Wilson
20 books60 followersBorn in Whangamata, Kelly Wilson relocated to Northland with her family at the age of five. Having grown up around horses, she competed in show jumping to Pony Grand Prix level, before focusing on her creative talents. She won a scholarship to Auckland University of Technology and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Graphic Design, going on to become an award-winning photographer and designer. She is the bestselling author of four adult books, For the Love of Horses, Stallion Challenges, Mustang Ride and Saving the Snowy Brumbies, a children's picture book Ranger the Kaimanawa Stallion and a junior chapter book series Showtym Adventures. With her sisters Vicki and Amanda, Kelly has starred in the hit-rating TV series, Keeping up with the Kaimanawas, following their work taming New Zealand's wild Kaimanawa horses, and travelled to America and Australia to rescue and tame wild horses.
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June 30, 2019
My favourite so far!
I'm continuing to love this series. The only downside to finishing this one is that the next book (#6: Pepe, The Beach Stallion) isn't out until October (2019 in case someone is reading this sometime past that date) so for now I just have to wait...
This one was great, I loved Koolio, though I cried a little during the first few chapters when (mild spoiler): Kelly had to sell her pony Cameo. It was so sad. There was another quite emotional scene later, but I'll omit details and just say it was pretty tense. The details about Cameo are on the blurb so I don't think I need to mark the review as having spoilers.
I went into this series expecting to enjoy them. I have never really outgrown my 'pony book' phase, (though of course I read a more diverse variety of books overall now) so I knew they were my kind of book, but they've actually been amongst my favourite reads so far this year. I'm glad I finally picked them up!
I'm continuing to love this series. The only downside to finishing this one is that the next book (#6: Pepe, The Beach Stallion) isn't out until October (2019 in case someone is reading this sometime past that date) so for now I just have to wait...
This one was great, I loved Koolio, though I cried a little during the first few chapters when (mild spoiler): Kelly had to sell her pony Cameo. It was so sad. There was another quite emotional scene later, but I'll omit details and just say it was pretty tense. The details about Cameo are on the blurb so I don't think I need to mark the review as having spoilers.
I went into this series expecting to enjoy them. I have never really outgrown my 'pony book' phase, (though of course I read a more diverse variety of books overall now) so I knew they were my kind of book, but they've actually been amongst my favourite reads so far this year. I'm glad I finally picked them up!
May 16, 2019
I didn't like this as much as the other books in this series...
BUT only because I was kinda disappointed that Kelly gave up on Koolio.
I loved that she got better with the help of Sarah!😄
Amanda is sooo cute!😂
BUT only because I was kinda disappointed that Kelly gave up on Koolio.
I loved that she got better with the help of Sarah!😄
Amanda is sooo cute!😂
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