The Encyclopedia
Pony book authors, illustrators, magazines and much more
Janet Must Ride
Coming soon … working with horses in the 1950s. Diana Pullein-Thompson’s wonderful story of Janet and her struggles to get somewhere in the horse world.
The eBook’s is on pre-order (out on 25 June, as will the paperback be.)
Riding with the Lyntons
The first pony book I ever had … I love it still. From triumph, to disaster, and back again. It’s a brilliant read, and the eBook is out now on my site. The paperback will be available soon.
Featured author
Monica Dickens
Follyfoot … The House at World’s End … those books were part of my seventies childhood. Read more about Monica Dickens here:
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How to win a pony with Dragon Books
When it launched in the 1960s, Dragon Books had a big plan to publicise their new company: win a pony.
Dream of the Dance
“a perfect continuation of the Jinny at Finmory series” (Karen, JBB website)
“I couldn’t put it down, it’s absolutely brilliant” (MB, Facebook)
“all characters instantly recognisable, and yet also noticeable they have moved forward” (GD, Facebook)
Siân Shipley’s brilliant imagining of what Jinny did next
eBook and paperback out now
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