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Pony is a beautifully crafted adventure story from the author of Wonder that explores themes of courage, resilience, and family bonds. The narrative includes some unsettling moments—such as the father's abduction and encounters with danger on the journey—but these are handled thoughtfully rather than graphically. The presence of a ghost companion and magical realism elements add wonder and emotional depth without becoming overly dark or frightening.
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Instant New York Times Bestseller The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an unforgettable 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. When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers take his fa... Instant New York Times Bestseller The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an unforgettable 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. When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers 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. But then a mysterious pony shows up at his door, and Silas knows what he has to do. So begins a perilous journey to find his father--a journey that will connect him with his past, his future, and the unknowable world around him. R. J. Palacio spins a powerful and heartwarming story, one of those rare books destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Children's fiction
- Horses, fiction
- Boys, fiction
- Ghost stories
- Adventure and adventurers, fiction
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ISBN 9780553508147 · Knopf Books for Young Readers