The Silver Pony
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1973

The Silver Pony

Written by Lynd Ward

A farm boy's dreams of a winged pony blur with reality.

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174 pages· ~460L
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Bookroo's summary

In a world without words, a lonely farm boy's vivid dreams of soaring adventures on a winged pony begin to intertwine with his reality. As his imagination takes flight, the line between dream and life blurs, leading him on an unexpected journey. Will his dreams lift him to new heights, or will they tether him to the ground? Discover the enchanting tale of a boy and his mythical companion, where every picture tells a story of longing, adventure, and the power of dreams.

From the publisher

Told only in pictures, this is the story of a lonely farm boy who confuses his dreams of adventure on a winged pony with reality.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1973)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1973)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
174
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~460L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
February 1, 1973
First published
January 1, 1973
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395147535

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