Princess Ellie's Secret

The Pony-Crazed Princess #2

by Diana Kimpton, Lizzie Finlay (Illustrator)

When Princess Ellie's parents want to sell her Shetland pony because she has outgrown him, Ellie tries to come up with a secret plan to save him.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens, Realistic Fiction, Animals, Horses

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

I'm the author of more than forty books, including my successful Pony-Mad Princess series. I write for adults as well as children. and many of my books have been translated into other languages. My Amy Wild - Animal Talker series is popular in Japan, and the Japanese editions look fantastic.

I've always been pony-mad so it's not surprising that my favourite animals feature in many of my books. I even used my research for "There Must Be Horses" as an excuse to buy the horse I had always dreamed of owning. He's a Haflinger so he's a palomino who gets fat really easily.

I've recently started writing books to help other writers. "Plots and Plotting: how to create stories that work" has just been published, and I'm currently working on a sequel called "Scenes and Sentences". I'm also in the process of writing two more Amy Wild books so I'm very busy at the moment.

Reviews

[Fatima Asad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened with my girls. Loved the British accent.

[Rebecca Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read aloud to 6 year old. She says, “I love it!”

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Involves hourses!!!!!

[Hawwa Aasiya · Rating 5 out of 5]

August 2020
Audio Hoopla

Loved the British accent.

[Kristine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A read aloud with my daughter. She really enjoyed it. We will likely read more in the series.

[Esti · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the second installment of the Pony-Crazed Princess series, Princess Ellie goes on another sweet adventure. This time it's her smallest, oldest pony who is in trouble--her parents are threatening to sell him because she's outgrown him. With the help of her friend Kate and Meg the groom, Ellie hatches a plan to keep her pony, but her crotchety Aunt Edwina's arrival might send everything awry! The story is just as sweet and simple as the first book, but the inclusion of Aunt Edwina's rather surprising character is a great addition. Recommended for fans of the first book in grades 1 and 2.

Tags: ponies, princesses, secret plans, friendship, family relationships, privilege, education, grades 1 and 2, horse lovers, transitional chapter book

[Ursina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this series because I was bored and had no other books. It's prefect for young girls. Princesses and horses in a charming easy-to-understand-yet-entertianing combination. I highly recommend it for kids just getting into longer books. If my cousins could read english these are the books I would give them. Some pictures will keep them wanting to read as will the simple plot. If I was the right age it would be a 4-star series but I'm not so I settled for a nice 3.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah. A nice relief from the fantasy and mystery books we've been reading! A PRINCESS BOOK! It's pretty simple, of course, silly little story, but it was fine. Annabelle liked it. I just asked her, "What did you like about it?" In true strong 3 year old style she replied, "Nothing, I just liked the whole book." In other words, I don't want to think about this or talk about this Mom. I just want to play computer games!

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Princess Ellie loves being a princess but loves her ponies even more. She has always cared for them. One of her favorite pony's, Shadow, has been outgrown by the young princess. Ellie's father and mother are convinced that selling the pony is the best thing to do. Ellie must find a way to keep Shadow, but she must do so in secret. With help from her best friend Kate, Ellie may just be able to out-smart her parents and save Shadow from being sold.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute new series we picked up about ponies at the library! I have already requested the first book in the series from the library for my daughter!

[Celeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet story about a not to girlie princess,who is pony crazed. She loves all her ponies. Then the day comes when she has to get rid of her Shetland. And she tried to figure out how to keep him.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

plan's work.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Niece enjoyed a lot. Cute, quick read.

[Cairn · Rating 3 out of 5]

good

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute!