The Almost Christmas Pony (The ""Charlie"" Series, 1) [Paperback]

Ruth Lynn Kirk (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: The ""Charlie"" Series, 1

The Almost Christmas Pony is BASED ON A TRUE STORY! This book is a KEEPER! Children love it and, READ IT OVER and OVER. CHARLIE is a pony who has been abandoned in an animal shelter. He desperately wants a home for Christmas with a loving family. He sees other animals being adopted, dogs & cats, and wonders if anyone will come for him. Meanwhile, his nemesis, Paleface, a Shetland pony wants a home too. Will Charlie get adopted? Beautiful color illustrations based on actual animal photos. It appeals to ALL AGES, but especially to K-11 YEARS.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Dear Mrs. Kirk Your first book was great. I liked the ending because Charlie was loved and got a home.... --

Thank you so much for the book about Charlie-I absolutely loved it! -- Sarah Stephenson, dvm

About the Author

Ruth Lynn Kirk (Charleston WV) is a Free Lance writer. She has written for animal publications such as GROOM & BOARD MAGAZINE, and a pet column for the South Charleston Advocate. She was Editor of a newsletter for Women Business Owners. She has also written and produced TV and Radio Ads. Ruth is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, WV Writers, ABC (Association of Booksellers for Children, and PMA (Publishers Marketing Association). Ruth Lynn Kirk, along with her husband Tom, lives at Shamrock Stables (alias Sunshine Stables). They have lived there for 31 years, "and I have many animal stories to tell, says Ruth."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Shamrock Press; 2 edition (August 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096754100x
• ISBN-13: 978-0967541006
• ASIN: 096754100X
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,875,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Charlie Finds a Home- a True Story of Hope and Dreams Come True, November 3, 2011

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This review is from: The Almost Christmas Pony (The ""Charlie"" Series, 1) (Paperback)

One of the best children's books ever written, and great for adults, too! The illustrations are very beautiful.

This book could not have been any more well-written than this. Phenomenal story of hope, disappointment, mild jealousy and selfishness out of desperation, and finally dreams come true in finding a loving home.

Charlie the pony lives in a shelter for abandoned animals. He is hoping to find a home by Christmas, but his friend Pale Face is preferred and selected as the 'Christmas Pony' by a family. Thanks to the efforts of an attendant, the shelter sells both Charlie and Pale Face for the price of one pony. Both ponies go to the family, but this family is not Charlie's permanent home. The family finds one for him the following Spring.

The author has thrown in so many subtle messages ('Charlie knew he should not have nudged Pale Face, and he was sorry', 'Charlie knew he was not the beautiful dappled Pale Face with one blue eye and one brown eye, but he knew he was something special', 'Charlie had a home and was loved after all, even if he was not a Christmas Pony (like Pale Face)'. There are many such messages, well worth reading again!

This book is dedicated to all adopted animals and their caring owners.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Holiday Gift, December 23, 2007

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Chicos Taco Bar "CTB" (MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Almost Christmas Pony (The ""Charlie"" Series, 1) (Paperback)

A great little book for the holiday and a tribute to all the adopted animals.