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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 2 hour read
Lily
Written by Whitney Sanderson · Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
Part of the Horse Diaries series
A pony faces fierce competition amidst wartime challenges.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings
160 pages· 15,295 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1939 South Wales, Lily, a spirited Welsh pony, thrives in Pony Club competitions with her rider, Gwen. But when Bridget, a war evacuee from London, joins with her skilled horse, Bron, the stakes rise. As tensions mount, can Gwen and Lily overcome their toughest rival yet? Discover the heart and determination of a pony in a world shadowed by war.
From the publisher
For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony with a competitive heart! SOUTH WALES, 1939: Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony, loves Pony Club! She and her rider, Gwen, compete in and win lots of events, including Lily’s favorite–jumping! Then Bridget joins the Pony Club. The English girl was sent from London to escape the bombings brought on by war. Gwen tries to be friends, but Bridget is sour and mean. Even worse, Bridget and her horse, Bron, make the perfect jump look easy. Now Gwen and Lily have some real competition. . . .
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 15,295
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 900L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.6
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 194796
Publication
- Published
- February 13, 2018
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781524766542
- LCCN
- 2017012209
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