Pony Confidential

De: Christina Lynch

Narrado por: Erin Moon, Blair Young

An NPR "Book of the Day"

In this one-of-a-kind mystery with heart and humor, a hilariously grumpy pony must save the only human he’s ever loved after discovering she stands accused of a murder he knows she didn’t commit.

Pony has been passed from owner to owner for longer than he can remember. Fed up, he busts out and goes on a cross-country mission to reunite with Penny, the little girl whom he was separated from and hasn’t seen in years.

Penny, now an adult, is living an ordinary life when she gets a knock on her door and finds herself in handcuffs, accused of murder and whisked back to the place she grew up. Her only comfort when the past comes back to haunt her is the memory of her precious, rebellious pony.

Hearing of Penny’s fate, Pony knows that Penny is no murderer. So, as smart and devious as he is cute, the pony must use his hard-won knowledge of human weakness and cruelty to try to clear Penny’s name and find the real killer.

This acutely observant, feel-good mystery reveals the humanity of animals and beastliness of humans in a rollicking escapade of epic proportions.

Oh, the animals!

I just love this book! Great story, good narration, and I love the animals’ personalities!

Just what we need!

Escape with the pony and a few others into a satisfying and happy adventures! Clever,well written, excellent narration and all around fun!

I want to be more like a pony now

This book is good at making you want to know what happens next. I really enjoyed listening to the different perspectives between Penny and her pony. I recommend listening to the characters and going on this journey with them

Absolutely loved this book!

I’ve never read anything quite like this. The author is clearly a horse person, and speaks to the experience of both equines and humans beautifully. It’s a fun, page-turning, delicious read that is delightful and also emotional at times. And although a pony is a main character, it is not juvenile or saccharine. Can’t recommend it enough!

Creative story, excellent narration

Very fun and creative story with excellent narration! I enjoyed all the different animal voices and perspectives, and the Odyssey-like journey of the pony trying to get home to Ithaca. I squirmed in following Penny’s story through the justice system. Highly recommended!

Best story ever

Loved it . My daughter who is 10 and I had the best time together, listening to the story back-and-forth on our way to her school for a week or two.

Very engaging listen

The premise is preposterous - aging pony saves the child owner of his past from being convicted of murder. Two performers read alternating chapters as the now grown child and the pony - both readers are terrific. This novel really sucks you in as the pony travels around the country from one adventure to the next. The pony especially shares many fun observations and lines. But underneath it all there are some serious questions raised on a number of issues. Well-paced and not too long, a totally satisfactory, enjoyable experience.

Delightful Story of a Pony on a Mission

very entertaining, performed well, and many images of redemption and love. I recommend particularly to those who love animals.

An excellent horse odyssey

This book made me feel like I did as a kid reading Black Beauty. It is thought provoking and beautiful and clearly written by a horse person.

Annoying inserts

The story overall is great, but the author used some pretty blatant misandry and pandering to check boxes that were better left out.