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.

©2024 Christina Lynch (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“The pony in this mystery is such a delightfully bitter misanthrope.... A kooky page-turner that took me back to every girl-and-her-horse book I ever read, but Misty of Chincoteague was nowhere near as spicy as this pony is!”—NPR

“Clever, funny, and full of sugar cubes.”—People

“A quirky and boundary-defying mystery unlike anything in the genre …Lynch’s writing flows, her plot is intriguing, and her characters—especially Pony—are sassy and lovable. Horse lovers, mystery lovers, or anyone looking for a delightfully unusual read should check out Christina Lynch’s Pony Confidential.”—Mystery & Suspense Magazine

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!

The narrators killed it (pun intended)!

this book is such a light, breezy, and funny read I wasn’t sure how a book where a pony tries to solve a murder would go, but i loved it! the narrators were SO fantastic. I was grinning like a little kid hearing the different voices and voice modulations. such a fantastic listen!

sooooo good!!

Penny and the Pony are the best!! Such a fun adventure. And two incredible vocal performances. Hang in there with it because you'll never guess where it's going. Absolutely a joy ♥️♥️♥️

A lighthearted listen to get you laughing!

In a time when things feel very dark and intense in the world, this book was able to literally get me laughing out loud. It’s outlandish, hilarious, and sweet.

a horse girls must listen to

loved the ponies point of view and brought back all the memories of my young life at the barn. loved it!

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.