A delightful story of a pony, Sassy, and a dog, Tough Enough, who run away from their veterinarian’s enclosure in an attempt to get back home to their owners, the Tatum family. Set in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, the pair encounter some interesting people along their way—including a couple that brings them to a zoo they own! Wonderfully illustrated by Ruth Carroll.

When a runaway pony gallops into Sandy Lane, Jess doesn't flinch. Thanks to her quick reactions, the beautiful palomino pony is caught. But the man chasing her isn't all he seems. Soon, Jess is bitterly regretting her moment of heroism.

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An early chapter book series featuring a group of young girls and their ponies.

Discover the Starlight Animal Rescue books by Dandi Daley Mackall. The Starlight Animal Rescue is a place where problem horses are trained and loved, where abandoned dogs become heroes, where stray cats become loyal companions, and a foster home where teens with nowhere to fit in find a place to belong. This set includes: Runway Horse 16-year-old Dakota Brown used to love all things “horse” until she lost everything. Can an “impossible” horse named Blackfire and this quirky collection of animal lovers be the home she's always dreamed of? Mad Dog 14-year-old Wes Williams waits for his mother to get out of rehab. Will his anger make him go too far? Or will his dog, Rex be able to rescue him? Wild Cat 12-year-old Kat wants to be worthy of being adopted by her foster family. Will taking on the role of “cat shrink” for her classmates’ pets be more than she can handle? Dark Horse 18-year-old Hank is the all-American, popular, good guy at Starlight Animal Rescue. But a tragic fire has Hank questioning everything. Fans of animal books will love this chapter book series about finding true beauty on the inside and trusting God for the best future.

Everyone at the stables is on alert when travellers return to the area. But Pia cannot help but be drawn to one traveller girl, Jazz, who has real pony-whispering powers. When she and her pony become runaways, should Pia help Jazz -- and risk her new friendships at the stables?

As Pam rides her pony, she happens upon Cloud, Maggie the Magician's pony. Cloud seems skittish and frightened by people. Pam, Anna, and Lulu set out to learn about Cloud's past. The truth they uncover is disturbing, but it may be the key to giving Cloud a better future. Illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Lulu and Snow White find a letter written in 1918 hidden in a jar. The letter is from one young girl to another, who both seem to like ponies as much as the Pony Pals. Lulu and her friends can't figure out why the two hid notes to stay in touch. The only way to find out is to ask them, but will they be able to find them? Illustrations.

A poem about a colt frightened by falling snow.

It's a mystery! When 5-year-old Rosalie stops by to show Lulu her brand-new pet, the hamster makes a run for it. Lulu is sure it's somewhere in her house. But if her grandmother finds it before the girls do there's going to be BIG trouble...and poor Rosalie will have to give up the only pet she's ever had. Never fear! There's no mystery too big (or small) for three best friends and their ponies to solve. Lulu's pony, Snow White can sniff out a hamster in a second. But how can the pony help if the hamster is indoors? Snow White may have to go where no pony has gone before.