Blue Ribbon Day

Written by Catherine Hapka · Illustrated by Anne Kennedy

Part of the Pony Scouts series

Jill faces unexpected competition at the county fair. Can she and her pony, Apples, rise to the challenge?

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32 pages· 708 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 500L

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Bookroo's summary

At the county fair, Jill and her friends are excited to help prepare ponies for the driving class competition. But when Jill sees the competition, nerves set in. Can she and her pony, Apples, prove themselves? With fair fun and tasty treats in the mix, the stakes are high for this pony-loving adventure. Will Jill's confidence hold up, or will the pressure be too much? Dive into this charming tale filled with pony passion and fairground excitement, perfect for young readers eager to explore the world of horses.

From the publisher

Horse-loving Meg, Jill, and Amy are thrilled to be going to the county fair.They get to help Jill’s mom prepare the ponies for the driving class competition. And they’ll have plenty of time to enjoy lots of fair fun and try the yummy treats. But when Jill catches a glimpse of the competition, she starts to get nervous. How will she and Apples measure up?The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a “Pony Pointers” vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts!Author Catherine Hapka is a lifelong horse lover. She rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. If you’re looking for horse books for girls 4-8, don’t miss the Pony Scouts books.Pony Scouts: Blue Ribbon Day is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

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