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Horse-healer series: UK series with a boy central character for a change. Gypsy boy Nicky has a way with horses, inherited from his horse-whispering ancestors. The natural horsemanship element was inspired by horse guru Monty Roberts who is acknowledged in one of the books.
PONYMAD SERIES RATING: 4 HORSESHOES
1) ECLIPSE (SCHOLASTIC PB 1999) SUMMARY: Gypsy boy Nicky falls in love with the beautiful horse Eclipse and feels a deep bond with him, but his secret night time rides can only get him into trouble. But he also knows that Eclipse needs him too...
2) PUZZLE (SCHOLASTIC PB 1999) SUMMARY: Everyone thinks Puzzle is a no-hoper...except for Nicky that is, who soon discovers the horse has a special talent.
3) SAPPHIRE (SCHOLASTIC PB 1999) SUMMARY: Nicky helps Fern look after Sapphire, an ill-treated horse. But Fern is part of the group of New Age Travellers and Nicky has been warned to stay away from them. Yet how can he obey when Sapphire needs his help?
4) STARLIGHT (SCHOLASTIC PB 2000) SUMMARY: Film star horse Starlight is beautiful and Nicky forms a close attachment to her. But he knows that when the film crew move on, he will have to say goodbye to his dream horse.
Collectors Info: All the series titles are easy to find in the UK. There are also a few copies available in the USA. A lot harder to find elsewhere however.
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