Pony by Palacio, R. J.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

"Perfection." -The Wall Street Journal

The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an enthralling adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide.

Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him.

R. J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time. With the poignant depth of War Horse and the singular voice of True Grit, this is one of those rare books poised to become an instant classic for readers of all ages.

"A wonderful story of courage. ... It's got the feeling of a modern classic." --as recommended on NPR by Jorge Lacera

Author: R. J. Palacio
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/28/2021
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.91w x 1.34d
ISBN: 9780553508116
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 512777 / Pony


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/26/2021
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2021
Booklist 09/01/2021 pg. 76
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2021 pg. 111
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
R. J. Palacio is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder, which has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. The book's message inspired the Choose Kind movement and has been embraced by readers around the world, with the book published in over 50 languages. Wonder was made into a blockbuster movie starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay. Palacio's other bestselling books include 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts, Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, the picture book We're All Wonders, and the graphic novel White Bird, which is currently being filmed as a major motion picture starring Gillian Anderson and Helen Mirren. Palacio lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.