Circus Pony (Pony Pals) [Turtleback]

Jeanne Betancourt (Author), Paul Bachem (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Turtleback
• Publisher: Demco Media (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606097562
• ISBN-13: 978-0606097567
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,813,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jeanne Betancourt grew up in rural Vermont, where she spent a lot of time playing on the dairy farm across the road from her family's apartment. At the time she had no intention of becoming a writer -- she took tap dancing classes and dreamed of becoming a Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. Her rural upbringing would later provide ideas and background for many of her books.
After college and three years teaching in Vermont, Jeanne moved to New York City, where she taught junior and high school, and earned a masters degree in film studies from New York University. She wrote her first children's book in 1982, and since then has written a wide variety of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. Betancourt drew on her own memories and dreams while writing Kate's Turn, which focuses on a young teen's pursuit of a dance career; her own experience with dyslexia helped her create the title character of My Name Is Brian. And her rural upbringing, of course, helped her create the popular Pony Pals series.
Pony Pal fans are encouraged to visit ClubPonyPals.com to play games, make friends with other Pony Pals around the world, and enter a virtual Pony Pal world where they can ride with the Pony Pals.
Jeanne has written 76 books for children and young adults. Her most recent book is Ava Tree And The Wishes Three (Feiwel and Friends, Macmillan).
In addition to writing, Jeanne also loves to draw and paint. Her other interests include biking, and gardening. She still loves to dance.
In addition to writing books, Betancourt has also written for television, and has received six Emmy Award nominations, two Humanities citations, and the National Psychological Award for Excellence in the Media.
For more about Jeanne check out her website jeannebetancourt.com and her Facebook page.
She divides her time between an apartment in New York City and a home in Orient, New York.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Circus Pony, March 5, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Circus Pony (Pony Pals #11) (Paperback)

This is another great Pony Pal book.Acorn my Pony and I love it!Anna teaches Acorn some tricks.They get along great.When the circus comes to town Anna and Acorn are happy.And when a girl called Crystal asks is she can substitute for Jumper the pony they are excited.Its a dream come true for Anna and Acorn.Anna wants to join the circus!Lulu and Pam are upset.Snowhite escaped from her paddock and Lightning is getting sad.Anna faces a big decision.Will she follow the path of Crystal and her circus friends?Or stay in Wiggens with her Pony Pals?Find out!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I like the Pony Pals, August 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Circus Pony (Pony Pals #11) (Paperback)

This book was about Anna joining the circus with her new friend Cristal and Anna`s pony Acorn. The best part was Acorn's first trick and the first star.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 5, 2001

By 

Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Circus Pony (Pony Pals #11) (Paperback)

Anna wants to join the circus after she meets Crystal, a girl her age travelling with the circus. Will Anna and Acorn join the circus or stay with their family and friends?