In the thirteenth book in the Saddle Club series titled Starlight Christmas, Stevie, Carole and Lisa are gearing up for Christmas. For Carole Hanson this time of year is far from fun. She is all too aware of the loss of her mother and celebrating only with her father. Although she loves her father dearly, it is hard to not be sad coming into the Christmas season. Carole is determined to make this Christmas a delight for her father – she just has to work out how.

Colonel Hanson has similar sentiments to his daughter. He wants to bless Carole with an incredible Christmas present – and it’s up to Stevie and Lisa to help him pull it off. Whilst all these plans are being implemented, Pine Hollow stables are gearing up for the Starlight Ride. This is a Christmas tradition in which all of the riders go for a night ride, led by the best rider for the year.

Carole is delighted to be chosen as the leader for the Starlight Ride. On top of this, she gains the opportunity to go out with horse vet Judy on her rounds. Spoilt rich girl Veronica is less than delighted.  And so she makes it her mission to stop the Saddle Club girls from riding. Then Veronica will have to be the leader.

Starlight Christmas is another great example of Stevie’s incredible schemes coming into play. Author Bonnie Bryant brings in some other enjoyable characters in the form of Stevie’s boyfriend Phil and his friend A.J. The story is amusing, entertaining and a lovely exploration of Christmas traditions and family. And of course, horses feature highly.

Author: Bonnie Bryant
Fiction – middle grade readers
In My Library? It is, along with many others in the series!
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In the sixth book in the Magic Pony series by Elizabeth Lindsay, young Natty is on another adventure with her pony, Ned. In time, Natty is the champion jumper! She is excited to learn that she will be taking part in a show with her neighbour, Penelope.

Although Natty is to go as Penelope’s groom, she is still excited to be attending a show. Things turn sour as she realises she’s forgotten her lunch and Penelope orders her around. Natty is still thankful to be at the show, but she knows it’ll be less fun with hunger that won’t be curbed and a bossy neighbour. Luckily for the young horse crazy girl, her magic pony Ned comes to the rescue.

With the help of a nice girl grooming next door to where they are parked, Natty finds she is able to explore the show grounds and even enter a show jumping event. Ned provides Natty with an unforgettable show experience as the magical pony makes it possible for her to compete against Penelope.

Once again the bossy neighbour with money and an attitude is no match for honest, polite Natty. With the help of magical Ned, Natty comes out on top.  And so she finds her first show experience to be one to truly remember. The Champion Jumper is a read that is sure to delight young horse fans.

Author – Elizabeth Lindsay
Fiction – children
In my library – that it is, along with a few others in the series!
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