(3) 4-6 Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague series. Competitive Haley is super-prepared for her first recognized eventing competition on Wings, her Chincoteague pony. But on the big day, she falls off and is disqualified. Will Haley be able to redeem herself at the next show? Authentic horse-related details give this earnest self-actualization story polish, while Haley's online community, the "Pony Post," helps her gain perspective on her competitive nature. Glos.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague series. In Moonlight, Nina believes a ghost is causing bad luck for her and her pony, Breezy. In Gift, Maddie worries she'll lose her pony, Cloudy, if her mother gets transferred to London. Both girls find support from their online "Pony Post" friends. Age-appropriate family, friendship, and horse concerns drive the mild plots, while backstory and "Pony Post" messages thread the series together. Glos. Review covers these Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague titles: Moonlight Mile and A Winning Gift.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague series. In Moonlight, Nina believes a ghost is causing bad luck for her and her pony, Breezy. In Gift, Maddie worries she'll lose her pony, Cloudy, if her mother gets transferred to London. Both girls find support from their online "Pony Post" friends. Age-appropriate family, friendship, and horse concerns drive the mild plots, while backstory and "Pony Post" messages thread the series together. Glos. Review covers these Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague titles: Moonlight Mile and A Winning Gift.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague series. Haley's working herself ragged trying to earn enough money to take Wings, her Chincoteague pony, to a clinic run by world-class eventing champion Zina Charles, but her school friends keep sidetracking her with parties and dances. Haley's online-Chincoteague-pony-club friends help when an emergency intervenes. Though the conflict lacks believability, young equestrians will love the eventing action and Haley's commitment to riding.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague series. Maddie is afraid her stable will sell her beloved Cloudy back to his neglectful former owners (Dream). Brooke and Foxy feel out of place at a rich summer riding camp (Summer). In both books, fellow members of an online Chincoteague pony club offer support. Mild conflicts and abundant subplots and backstories give these horse-centric middle-grade reads plenty of texture. Review covers these Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague titles: Blue Ribbon Summer and Maddie's Dream.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague series. Maddie is afraid her stable will sell her beloved Cloudy back to his neglectful former owners (Dream). Brooke and Foxy feel out of place at a rich summer riding camp (Summer). In both books, fellow members of an online Chincoteague pony club offer support. Mild conflicts and abundant subplots and backstories give these horse-centric middle-grade reads plenty of texture. Review covers these Marguerite Henry's Ponies of Chincoteague titles: Blue Ribbon Summer and Maddie's Dream.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam