Moving Pony

Pony Pals #19

by Jeanne Betancourt, Vivien Kubbos (Illustrator)

When Willow, Sandy's mother's horse, hurts his foot during their move to a new town, Sandy and her mother spend the night at Pam's house where the Pony Pals help Sandy adjust to the new move and new friends. Original.

Genres: Horses, Fiction, Animals, Childrens, Contemporary, Chapter Books

84 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999

About the author

When I was growing up I never thought of being an author. I was a terrible speller and didn't want to write any more than I had to. I wanted to be a tap dancer when I grew up. After a few years of teaching junior high and high school, I wrote my first novel. It was a surprise to discover that I liked making up stories and writing them down. I liked it so much that eventually I stopped teaching and became a fulltime writer.

Besides novels for children and young adults, I've also told stories by writing scripts for television and the movies.

I live on the top floor of a sixteen-story building near the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. From my apartment I have a view of Manhattan that includes the Empire State Building and the Plaza Hotel. In my free time I draw, paint, and read. I still love to dance.

Some people think that a writer's life is lonely. But when I'm writing a story I don't feel lonely because I am actively involved with lots of interesting people – the characters in my books. I love knowing that some day readers will get to know these characters, too. If you are one of my readers I hope you have as much enjoyment in reading my stories as I have writing them.

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable book, and I could definitely understand Sandy, having had to move to a new town as a young teen, away from my best friend.

Though, I will say this book was a little predictable, as I knew what Sandy was going to do before she did it. I think it only bothered me because the Pony Pals were so oblivious to it, even though it seemed so obvious. Not to say I blame them for not knowing what Sandy was going to do, but it made the book just a tad less enjoyable. Though, it's still a good story, and the conclusion was great.


Note to self, check and see if I have the collectible cards.

[Alisha Brook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pony Pals was one of my favourite "horsey" series growing up. Jeanne Betancourt has a writing skill that makes the books easy to read and interesting. I read many of the series and I was enthralled with each new story.

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandy has to move to Reston and she doesn't like it.when she goes missing thepony pals got her to move to her new home in Reston.Auryn 8yo

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book and have probably read every book in the series.

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Accelerated Reading Level 3.3, AR Points 1.0

Very good book

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

read them all

[Eryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was okay

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very moving story about the difficulty of adapting to change and making new friends.

[Alexandra Lindner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the series!!