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About The Book
Thirteen-year-old Jessie Wheller is a girl who knows her heart and will do everything that she can to follow it. With her Newfoundland pony, Raven, and Newfoundland dog, Blizzard, Jessie is never at a loss for faithful companions. Jessie's grandmother is always pushing her to be a "lady," but if being a lady means leading a life without adventure, Jessie will have none of it.
When Jessie realizes that a little girl named Clara is being neglected, Jessie knows that she has to help. And when Jessie discovers a herd of wild ponies captured in the woods, she knows that she and her friends must come to the rescue. But going head-to-head against the town's bully to save Clara and the ponies is no small feat, and Jessie will need more than just a little bit of luck.
The rugged shores of Newfoundland in 1965 set the scene for award-winning author Joan Hiatt Harlow's tale of a girl and her boundless affection for ponies.
When Jessie realizes that a little girl named Clara is being neglected, Jessie knows that she has to help. And when Jessie discovers a herd of wild ponies captured in the woods, she knows that she and her friends must come to the rescue. But going head-to-head against the town's bully to save Clara and the ponies is no small feat, and Jessie will need more than just a little bit of luck.
The rugged shores of Newfoundland in 1965 set the scene for award-winning author Joan Hiatt Harlow's tale of a girl and her boundless affection for ponies.
Product Details
- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (October 20, 2009)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416907831
- Grades: 3 - 7
- Ages: 8 - 12
- Lexile ® 670 The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Awards and Honors
- Indian Paintbrush Book Award Nominee (WY)
- Parents' Choice Award
- Crown Award (TX)
- Florida Book Award Gold Medal, Children's
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Secret of the Night Ponies Hardcover 9781416907831(1.8 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Joan Hiatt Harlow Photograph courtesy of the author(1.1 MB)
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