Secret of the Night Ponies

By Joan Hiatt Harlow

A girl defies norms to rescue a neglected child and wild ponies from a bully.

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336 pages· 58,126 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In 1965 Newfoundland, thirteen-year-old Jessie Wheller defies societal expectations to embrace adventure. With her loyal pony, Raven, and dog, Blizzard, she faces a daunting challenge: rescuing neglected Clara and a herd of wild ponies. As Jessie confronts the town bully, she must summon courage and ingenuity. Can she protect those she loves and prove that true bravery knows no bounds? Discover a tale of friendship, courage, and the fight for justice on the rugged shores of Newfoundland.

From the publisher

Thirteen-year-old Jessie Wheller is a girl who knows her heart and will do everything that she can to follow it. With her Newfoundland pony, Raven, and Newfoundland dog, Blizzard, Jessie is never at a loss for faithful companions. Jessie’s grandmother is always pushing her to be a “lady,” but if being a lady means leading a life without adventure, Jessie will have none of it. When Jessie realizes that a little girl named Clara is being neglected, Jessie knows that she has to help. And when Jessie discovers a herd of wild ponies captured in the woods, she knows that she and her friends must come to the rescue. But going head-to-head against the town’s bully to save Clara and the ponies is no small feat, and Jessie will need more than just a little bit of luck. The rugged shores of Newfoundland in 1965 set the scene for award-winning author Joan Hiatt Harlow’s tale of a girl and her boundless affection for ponies.

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