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Catastrophe at Black Pony Inn

by Christine Pullein-Thompson   |  Ages 9-12
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Catastrophe at Black Pony Inn
Catastrophe at Black Pony Inn

Mystery and danger meet equestrian intrigue.

If you're drawn to stories where the tension is as high as the stakes and the setting is as charming as it is perilous, "Catastrophe at Black Pony Inn" will keep you on edge. The equestrian backdrop adds a distinctive flare to the classical mystery genre, perfect for lovers of horses and puzzles alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Catastrophe at Black Pony Inn

by Christine Pullein-Thompson   |  Ages 9-12
$17.90 Now $11.90 Save 34%
ISBN: 9781853042300
Authors: Christine Pullein-Thompson
Publisher: Ravette Books
Date of Publication: 1989-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure, Animals, Adventure, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 14 readers)

Description

When the wealthy Abbot family take up residence at Black Pony Inn, the future looks assured for the hard-pressed Pembertons. The disaster strikes! A hurricane wrecks the stables, plunging Harriet, Ben, James, and Lisa into a desperate crisis of injured ponies, power-cuts, and food shortages. Can Black Pony Inn recover from this devastating blow?
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Mystery and danger meet equestrian intrigue.

If you're drawn to stories where the tension is as high as the stakes and the setting is as charming as it is perilous, "Catastrophe at Black Pony Inn" will keep you on edge. The equestrian backdrop adds a distinctive flare to the classical mystery genre, perfect for lovers of horses and puzzles alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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