Issie and the Christmas Pony

Name: Issie and the Christmas Pony
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9780007288748
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Christmas Special

By Stacy Gregg

Series: Pony Club Secrets

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Issie and the Christmas Pony by Stacy Gregg is a heartwarming children's book about a young girl named Issie who dreams of having her own pony. As Christmas approaches, Issie's love for horses drives her to help a neglected pony, leading to unexpected adventures and a test of her determination and compassion. This delightful story combines the magic of the holiday season with the excitement of equestrian life.
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An extra-special Christmas story about Issie and her friends at pony club. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.

The sparkling Christmas chapter book with pony adventures for children ages 9 – 12 (Christmas Special)

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An extra-special Christmas story about Issie and her friends at pony club. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve, and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.

Issie had always wanted her very own pony, and perhaps this Christmas her wish would come true…

In this gorgeous Christmas special, Issie tells the story of how she first met Mystic – and how a little magic helped Issie and her perfect pony to stay together for ever.

A sparkling, festive prequel to the popular Pony Club Secrets series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007288748

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Series: Pony Club Secrets Stacy Gregg Young Adult

About the Author

Stacy Gregg loved horses right from the start. Determined to have her own pony, she saved up every cent and by the time she was five, her piggy bank was groaning with enough small change to buy a horse. Unfortunately, her dreams continued to be hampered by the fact that she lived in the city with her exasperatingly 'unhorsey' family. There would be another four frustrating years of cantering on brooms around the Gregg family living room until, finally, her parents went rural and a string of ponies followed.

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