Paul and his sister Maureen's determination to own a pony from the herd on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, is greatly increased when the Phantom and her colt are among the ponies rounded up for the yearly auction.
Make the horses from Marguerite Henry's classic book leap into action as you turn the pages in this thrilling dimensional book. You'll find plenty of facts about your favorite breeds as you make them trot, jump, and rear up with pull-tabs, pops, and lift-flaps. Look for the Lipizzaner in true-to-life detail and three dimensions.
An illustrated survey of horses in history encompassing: the prehistoric horse; the domesticated horse; the horse in war, legend, transportation, and art; and horse breeds.
Peter Lundy has two joys in life: the rugged western plains where he has grown up and San Domingo, a Medicine Hat Stallion. The Indians believe such a horse is sacred—that neither bullet nor arrow can harm its rider. As they explore the prairie together, a bond forms between Peter and San Domingo that can never be broken. But Peter’s father, Jethro Lundy, knows only one love: bargaining. He trades San Domingo for a thoroughbred. How can Peter ever forgive his father? Is his only choice is to leave home forever?
Misty’s Twilight is part thouroughbred, part Chinoteague pony, and one hundred percent fire and talent. A direct descendant of the most famous pony ever, Misty of Chinoteague, Twilight has greatness in her blood. Now it’s her turn to shine, perhaps as a cutting horse, a jumper, or in the graceful art of dressage. Can Twilight, whose ancestors were wild ponies living on an untamed island, do it? Can she compete against the best horses in the world...and win?
As he learns about the famous Hambletonian, sire of the American trotter, young Gib White dreams of some day having his own filly become a champion trotter.
Twin brothers, Justin and Joey, buy and raise a pony of their own, but when the pony foals they find themselves responsible for the care of a whole new pony family.
Sham and the stable boy Agba travel from Morocco to France to England where, at last, Sham's majesty is recognized and he becomes the "Godolphin Arabian," ancestor of the most superior Thoroughbred horses.
One of the most beloved of all children’s book writers tells the story of a seemingly worn-out mare, owned by Molly’s family, who is carrying a secret: a baby mule! Young Molly thinks the new creature is the most beautiful thing she’s ever seen. She calls him Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley, and as the years go by, Molly discovers that, just like his mother, her mule is full of wonderful surprises.
Los únicos habitantes de la isla de Assateague, cerca de Virginia, son caballos salvajes. Entre ellos destaca Phantom, una yegua que ha sido capaz de escapar a todos los intentos por capturarla. Pero los hermanos Paul y Maureen han decidido que quieren tenerla, y en la siguiente batida que se organiza para cazar ejemplares, Paul sale en su busca. La yegua se llamará Misty. Novela galardonada con la Medalla Newbery.
A story, based on real events, about a boy and a half-Arabian mare who enter the Palio, an annual race in Siena, Italy, with all the pageantry of a medieval contest.
After Paul and Maureen work for months to earn enough money to buy the wild ponies Phantom and Misty, their dreams are shattered when someone else buys them first.
Paul and his sister Maureen pull a wishbone to decide who will ride Phantom, the wild island pony in a race against Black Comet, the champion from the mainland.
Three novels featuring the wild ponies of Assateague and Chincoteague islands, said to be descended from Spanish moor ponies shipwrecked long ago off the eastern shore of Virginia.
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