Awesome Possum

Awesome Possum Pony Club, Book 1

By: M. Garzon, Kaida Garzon-Habacon, Fen Garzon-Habacon

Narrated by: Heather S Auden

From the author of the popular Blaze of Glory series comes the story of an angry boy, a lonely horse, and no possums at all.

Ben’s never been this unhappy. His parents got divorced, and he moved to a small town where he doesn’t fit in. He has no friends. Then, he meets a beautiful but suspicious black horse.

Panther is even more troubled than Ben. And unless Ben can convince Panther to trust people again, the horse’s sorrow may cost him his life.

©2014 M. Garzon (P)2018 M. Garzon

A Boy and a Horse

This is a wonderful story about a boy named Ben and a horse named Panther (formerly "Mortimer"). Both are struggling to cope with the pain of their respective situations; Ben, for having to move to a new and unfamiliar location after his parents' divorce, and Panther, for being forced to move to a new and unfamiliar location after heartlessly being separated from his mother.

This is a great story: sweet, well-written, suspenseful and containing a positive message. It's a story both kids and adults will enjoy. The narrator does an excellent job-she has a voice that easily communicate emotion, whether anger, sorrow, dread, frustration, etc.

I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review.

Boy and horse help each other

A young person, after a parents divorce, is often adrift in emotional stress, when moved from home, friends and school, that stress is elevated, leading to actions that out of character.
The same could be said of animals, wrenched from their normal environment and security, forced to move to a place they have never experienced, they in turn can behave in a way which is contra to their norm.
So, we have two characters, boy and horse, both displaced and emotionally raw. Can they help each other in their new situations.
I have written this review after listening to the audio rendition of this book. I found the voice impersonation entertaining, as well as it adding depth to a wonderful story.

Touching

As a kid I read every horse book I could find. Awesome Possum would have been among my favorites. It's an excellent mid-grade book.

Heartwarming Story <3

Darn you, made me cry!! LOL the thought of any animal feeling that sad just literally breaks my heart. I just can't bear it, but I so enjoyed listening to this story!

I'm a big fan of the Garzon family, lovely writing and really moving - to the point of tears, and I'm not a crier lol!
I am a huge animal lover, and nothing is more important than us loving one another. I wish every animal on this planet could be loved -- we all can do our part.

Great story, lovely writing and narration! Highly recommended :)

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Ben and Panther

I so enjoyed this book by M Garzon. I had originally listened to it with a more exuberant narrator, and then again now with Heather S Auden. Both audiobook versions are well done, and the story is fantastic. I loved how Ben developed his special relationship with Panther in this book and the other children. The story is heartwarming and kept my attention, so I can easily say, this book appeals to all ages. I really like how the author is able to write for all ages and provide vivid imagery and endearing characters. I will continue to listen to more books by this author. The narrator did a great job providing distinguished voices for the various characters. I love the expression "Awesome Possum" as its used in this story too!