A Dream Come True

Magic Pony #1

by Elizabeth Lindsay, John Eastwood (Illustrator)

This is the first title in the "Magic Pony" series following the adventures of Natty and her magic pony, Ned. Natty thinks all her dreams have come true when her new pony poster comes alive and she discovers she has her very own magic pony. However she hadn't bargained for the chaos he causes as she tries to keep him a secret from her family...

Genres: Chapter Books, Childrens, Horses, Fantasy

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Sygyzium Noble · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, I wanted to like this book, I REALLY did. A magic poster that turns into a real pony? Shrinking and running around having adventures? What a perfect exploration of childhood fun! But I cannot stomach this poor girl's family. They are horrible to her. And that wouldn't be a total book ruiner if it had been handled as her family being terrible, but no, it seemed to just be... Normalized, for lack of better word? It wasn’t a story about a girl whose family treated her badly and so she escapes with her wonderful new magic horse, it was almost a joke about borderline child abuse (emotional only, but still!) at her expense. I wish I could like it, but even if I choose to see it as the story it could be, it turns my stomach to see it handled so poorly.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A girl who bought a horse poster and the horse fell out of the picture when it wanted to jump out and it could grow big and small. She rode it when it was small. I liked this book a lot. I wasn't even sure I'd like it.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a bunch of these kind of books in my library and I don't really read any of them, but I was reading this to a student during lunch visits, and we finished it today. It was surprisingly charming, and definitely something I would have liked when I was in the 6-8 year old range.

[Beth Bunchman · Rating 3 out of 5]

we liked it but it was too short. interesting but not very exciting and the vocab was minimal

[Ayesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This used to be one of my favorite books when I was a kid. I love it!

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read book 2 first so this one was not a big surprise. Ned is a fun horse with a big personality. I feel like this book is definitely geared towards day dreamers.

[Liberty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was so excited to find this book Again but it has disappointed me in ways I cannot begin to explain.. It was a slog I had too many questions. It gets 3 stars on nostalgia alone

[Rie Hama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little book about a little girl and her magic poster.

[josie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a wonderful example of great literature! Do you want you children to grow up inspired, joyous, and with a great taste in books? Well then read this glorious account of one magical instance.

Set in a country town, where all resident are dirt poor (excluding the one rich pony owner, and the foundation of the main character, Annie's unhappiness) this enchanting take will take you through a miraculous story in which Annie finds true happiness.

Annie has many troubles to deal with, such as poverty, a mentally ill family, and the unfortunate luck of being blamed for all misfortune the family faces.

Her family blames the child for doing something that she physically could not have done. This is what makes the story great: Annie's undying loyalty to her horse, and her perseverance in pretending, and eventually finding happiness.

Read this great piece of fiction to truly experience the full sensation of such an astonishing tale.

There are beautiful illustrations on every page.

Horse.

[Jodi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another cute series for my horse-crazy 7 year old! Even my 6 year old son found this book fun and giggled quite a bit about a pony who comes to life from a poster and can go from life-size to super tiny at will. Both kids loved the chapter about the horse dung on the stairs! We'll be reading the next one in this series!

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite part was everything was okay, and ned was safe. the worst part was when annie's brother threatened to rip neds poster. my favorite character was annie because she was nice, and cleaned up all of the messes without complaining. the worst character was annie's brother because he threatened to rip neds poster

[Kalynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book to Elise at bedtime. Elise really liked this book a lot. I asked her to rate it, and she gave it a five.

[Horse Crazy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is really good and intresting!

[sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the part where the pony named Ned hid in a shed.

[Eshana · Rating 3 out of 5]

awsome book...great work elizabeth lindsay!!!

[Miriam]

First reading 11 Feb 2013.

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book because I like ponies and I would like to ride a horse too.

[Ashley FL]

Kate and I read this -- very cute.

[Mellanie C]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/13118571

[Sarah Stirrup · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it when I was a child