Synopsis
The highly anticipated, unforgettable new story from the internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Wonder.
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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- ISBN: 9780141377070
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 20 mm
- Interest age: From 9 years
- Weight: 246g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Stunning!
Twelve-year-old Silas’ father is taken away by outlaws in the dead of night. Silas only has his friend Mittenwool, who happens to be a ghost, for company. ... READ MORE
A thrilling wild west quest
I absolutely loved this gripping new novel by R. J. Palacio. (It’s not at all like ‘Wonder’- in case you asked. I think it’s more complex and I would recom... READ MORE
Fabulous!
Silas lives with his father out of town. His only companion apart from his father is Mittenwool- who by the way is a ghost. When three men arrive one night... READ MORE
A beautiful book.
Twelve-year-old Silas’ father is taken away by outlaws in the dead of night. Silas only has his friend Mittenwool, who happens to be a ghost, for company. ... READ MORE
Lots to discuss
I was hoping for another unusual offering from this author and what I got was an historical novel which kept me glued to the pages and one i thoroughly enj... READ MORE
Magical
This book had a magical feel to it and swept me away. It took me slightly longer to read than I expected but I did enjoy the characters and their journey.
Excellent book for those 12 plus
I loved this book so much, it was brilliantly written and I just loved the old style pictures they really added to the enjoyment of the book. Giving it tha... READ MORE
Beautifully written
I loved Wonder, so was intrigued by this book. Set in the 1860s, Silas is homeschooled by his Pa, has Argos, the dog, and Mittenwool, a ghost, for friends... READ MORE
A classic in the making
C.S. Lewis once said, "A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest" and that, to me, sums up Po... READ MORE
Wonderful!
I was sent an advance proof copy of Pony by R. J. Palacio to read and review by NetGalley. I absolutely adored this book! So beautifully written and so t... READ MORE
Beautiful and surprising
This is a beautifully written, unusual and unique story that really surprised me in many ways. From the cover of the book and the title I was expecting a B... READ MORE
A wonderful read
An absolutely wonderful read!
Silas Bird is 12 years old and living alone with his father, when one evening his father is taken away by three men against ... READ MORE
Wild West Magical Adventure
A quirky twist on the traditional Western stories ( as a child, I loved watching on television with my Grandad), Silas and Pony took me on a spell binding ... READ MORE
Quirky adventure for upper MG
Pony is unlike anything I have read before - a brilliantly written historical tale that is overwhelmingly about kindness and love but also an American West... READ MORE
A wonderfully imagined adventure
Wonder is one of the very few books that, even several years after I first read it, I could tell you exactly where I bought it. Sat on a shelf in my local ... READ MORE
An adventure story with heart
R J Palacio has created another moving story that should enthral, fascinate and in many ways educate readers.
Set in 1860s America, Pony tells the story ... READ MORE
Weird and wonderful heartfelt beauty
A brilliant little story about loyalty, love and the brilliance of animals (perhaps not a main point of the book, but one of my take aways all the same). I... READ MORE
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