Pony by R.J. Palacio (Penguin children) 5 Stars

Ladyreading365

Oct 14, 20213 min read

Updated: Feb 21, 2023

Publication date 28/9/21 263 pages

The cover for this book is beautiful and it is a book about horses so there was no doubt I would pick this book. Plus my daughter likes books about horses so I was delighted when this book was given to me so thanks to Netgalley and Penguin children's books for allowing me to read this book and reviewing it. If you are taking part of the Ladyreading365 reading challenge on here or Facebook. This book will fit into the following prompts #2 hold your horses #9 Historical novel #15 Children's book #28 Young adult book #37 Set in North America #44 Includes a forest.

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him.

My Review

I loved this book so much, it was brilliantly written and I just loved the old style pictures they really added to the enjoyment of the book. Giving it that period details made you really feel like you were part of the past and got you in the mood for reading it. Its also giving an insight to the child of what is was like in the past. I loved the mystery around most of the characters. I started reading this to my 9 year old daughter but I soon realised she wasn't getting into the book but I was so I read it myself. I would of thought this book was more orientated to the young adult aged 12 and up, but adults like me will love it aswell. The adventure aspect of this book was amazing and it grabbed me and I wanted to read more. Its a great book for those who do reading challenges and need a book for a coming of age story. Its also great for a western book. I loved the fact that the book had so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming. There was plenty of action to keep you on the edge of your seat. Its a page turner which I just could not put down. I connected well with the characters as there was plenty of detail that made you love or hate them. There was a great sense of atmosphere with this story. I love stories with tension that whats going to happen next or what will he do next. The ending was super brilliant but I'm not going to give anything away. Thanks to the author and publishers for bringing this tremendous book to life for us all to enjoy.

Where you can buy this book

Waterstones Hardback £12.99