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The Shadow Pony

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A gorgeous story of family love through generations – perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Katya Balen A GORGEOUS STORY OF FAMILY LOVE THROUGH GENERATIONS Evan hates change, which is a big problem because the last few years have brought a lot of it. His... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The Shadow Pony

A gorgeous story of family love through generations – perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Katya Balen

A phenomenally moving middle-grade animal story that children will fall in love with

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A gorgeous story of family love through generations – perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Katya Balen

A GORGEOUS STORY OF FAMILY LOVE THROUGH GENERATIONS

Evan hates change, which is a big problem because the last few years have brought a lot of it. His family is split down the middle, and lately, Grandad hasn’t been himself. But it’s not all bad – Evan can always depend on Okie Dokie, his lovable dog.

When a school trip takes Evan to an old mine where Grandad used to work, things go disastrously wrong. Grandad refuses to talk to Evan about the mine, and especially about the poor pit ponies that worked down there in the dark.

But Evan is desperate to know more about Grandad’s past and if he can only find out what Grandad’s hiding, the weird gulf between them will surely disappear. Can Evan uncover Grandad’s secrets before they are lost forever?

The Shadow Pony by Olivia Wakeford explores themes of family, history, and the bonds between generations, with a heartfelt narrative that captivates readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008658618

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Litchfield

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Olivia Wakeford is the author of My Dog. She has worked in film and television, been a scriptwriter, dog-walker, PA and more, but her favourite job is writing novels for children. Olivia graduated with distinction from the MA in Writing for Children at Bath Spa University. She was born in Wales and now lives in London with her husband and their socially awkward Labrador, Obi. @livvywivvy @wakefordwrites

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