FAIRY PONIES STORY COLLECTION

A volume collecting three previously released entries in the Fairy Ponies series: “Midnight Escape,” “Magic Necklace,” and “Rainbow Races.”

Inside the hollow of an old oak tree, a tunnel leads to the magical land of Pony Island, where “fairy ponies fly wild and free.” Holly is the only human who can enter this hidden world. When Holly’s parents first dropped her off at her Great-Aunt May’s homey country cottage, she was skeptical; summer should be for spending time with friends, not with a relative she barely knew. The rich girls next door, who have ponies of their own, snubbed her, leaving pony-loving Holly feeling even more discouraged. Even though there’s something special about Great-Aunt May’s place, when Holly saw something fluttering in the grass, she could hardly believe her eyes: It was a tiny winged pony, just like the ones in a painting at Great-Aunt May’s. Kind Holly, who presents white, helped the injured pony, earning the Fairy Ponies’ trust—and a bag of sparkling magic dust that allows her to visit their island. The stand-alone entries follow her exploits and adventures. One-dimensional villains and quickly resolved conflicts keep the stories moving along quickly. Fans of all things shimmering and glittery will appreciate how these bright elements bedazzle even the darkest moments. Bongini’s delicate illustrations, black and white with purple accents, appear throughout, bringing this magical world to life.

Fun, sparkle-filled pony magic.