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The Snow Pony
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The Snow Pony Hardcover - 2003

by Lester, Alison

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Three years of drought have reduced the Rileys’ farm to a dirt patch and strained the family to the breaking point. Between their increasingly desperate finances, her father’s short temper, and her best friend’s move to boarding school in the city, Dusty’s whole life seems to be unraveling. Her only consolation is her wild and beautiful horse, the Snow Pony.
Dusty first sees the wild brumby up on the Plains, and from that first glimpse, she can think of little else. Months later, her father catches the horse and tries to break it in, but the Snow Pony will only accept one rider—Dusty. Together they seem unstoppable. But when sudden violence erupts during a trip up to the mountains, Dusty and her horse find themselves tested as never before.
In her second novel, set in rural Australia’s rugged terrain, author Alison Lester weaves together a colorful and compassionate story of family, courage, adventure, and a young girl’s passion for her horse.

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HMH Books for Young Readers. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
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  • Title The Snow Pony
  • Author Lester, Alison
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition None
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HMH Books for Young Readers, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  • Date 2003-04-28
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # M09D-02139
  • ISBN 9780618254040 / 0618254048
  • Weight 0.86 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.46 x 5.84 x 0.85 in (21.49 x 14.83 x 2.16 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 7
  • Library of Congress subjects Australia, Ponies
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002013388
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

Three years of drought have reduced the Rileys’ farm to a dirt patch and strained the family to the breaking point. Between their increasingly desperate finances, her father’s short temper, and her best friend’s move to boarding school in the city, Dusty’s whole life seems to be unraveling. Her only consolation is her wild and beautiful horse, the Snow Pony.
Dusty first sees the wild brumby up on the Plains, and from that first glimpse, she can think of little else. Months later, her father catches the horse and tries to break it in, but the Snow Pony will only accept one rider—Dusty. Together they seem unstoppable. But when sudden violence erupts during a trip up to the mountains, Dusty and her horse find themselves tested as never before.
In her second novel, set in rural Australia’s rugged terrain, author Alison Lester weaves together a colorful and compassionate story of family, courage, adventure, and a young girl’s passion for her horse.

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Media reviews

“Lester introduces readers to a willful Australian girl in this gripping adventure novel.” Booklist, ALA

“The plot’s components—girl–loves–horse story, family drama, girls–against–the–elements adventure—make this novel a multilayered pleasure.” VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

“This fast–paced ‘horse and girl’ adventure story has interesting well–developed characters, and the tension among the family members is well drawn.” School Library Journal

“Crisp writing and terrific adventure scenes propel the reader.” Kirkus Reviews