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A Pony For Keeps (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Pony Pals)

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Okay, this is from the same person who wrote a previous review. A couple of reviews down. Anyway, I am twelve and I might be a little old to be reviewing a pony pal book, (I still secretly kinda like them) but the fact that the most recent reviewer obviously has no idea what they are talking about (in my opinion) is kind of bothering me. First of all, why don't people get the fact that ponies and horses are different because ponies are generally smaller than horses, but just because they are ponies, it doesn't mean that they are automatically small. (Read my previous review.) Second of all, just because someone is ten years old, it doesn't mean that they still can't fit on a pony. I take riding lessons and I am twelve years old. And to this day, I have never ridden a true horse. Just ponies. And I am not a puny person. I am above average in height and about average in weight so I'm no slimjim. Ponies are 14.2 hands or under and that is bigger than you think it is. Thirdly, Acorn shouldn't get his way all the time. It could be dangerous! I really hope that whoever wrote the previous review didn't truly believe that. I ride a difficult PONY during lessons and if I let him get his way all the time, I would have gotten hurt and so would other riders or their ponies and horses. Don't get me wrong, I would never, under any circumstances hurt a horse or pony. I sometimes hesitate to use a crop even when my instructors tell me it's alright. There's a difference between firm but kind and mean and creul. Lastly, the previous reviewer was wrong to call my previous review nasty. If it was her opinion that it was good and cool that ponies "leap" then it was her opinion. On the other hand, it was MY opinion that that was incorrect and sorta funny. If she thinks that the other person deserved an opinion on the matter than I do too. It's all a matter of freedom of speech. And by the way, I wasn't trying to be mean, I was just stating what I thought was true. There was no reason to call me or my review nasty. But then again, it WAS her opinion.

I just want to clear some confusion about a previous review. The reviewer obviously knows little or nothing at all about horses. First of all, if Anna had let Acorn do what he wants, then he could have put both Anna and himself in danger. I mean, think about it. Remember when Acorn started charging up Snow White's back? If Snow White wasn't such a well behaved pony, then she probably would have kicked Acorn. This could have resulted in Acorn getting sore and Anna getting bucked off. Second of all, horses are not measured in hands literally. Each "hand" is equal to four inches. So if a horse is 16 hands, then he would be 64 inches tall at the withers. Thirdly, there is a difference between horses and ponies. A horse under 14.2 hands is considered a pony. Lastly, I don't mean to be a nitpicker, but you do not "leap" a pony or horse over a jump. You jump! I mean come on. Leaping a pony. That is funny.

But this book was another good installment in the Pony Pal series.

Just as a last note, that review was a "poor excuse" of a review.

I think Anna is a really smart girl. She knows that ponies can't be allowed to do just what they want to do, the rider is in charge! That way the pony (or horse) and rider will get along. My cousin and I live on farms with ponies (and horses...there is a difference!) and, just like Anna, we know that the pony must be kept under control. Otherwise it's no fun! I just want to ask something. My cousin has two Shetland ponies who are really small-and full grown! We're both nine years old and I'm starting to out-grow Mona, my welsh pony. So how can the Pony Pals still be perfect for their ponies? Especially Anna? All in all, a great book!

this was the first pony pal book I read I really liked it.Anna has bad grades in school. her parents say if she don't get them up she will have to give Acorn up.will acorn have to move to another home.you need to read this book.

Anna was not doing well in School so her parents said if your grades don't improve you will lose your pony Acorn. Anna, Pam, and Lulu made a plan. I like this book because it teaches you you can't just do one thing in life. I recommend this book to people who like sad stories that turn out good.

Okay, this is from the same person who wrote a previous review. A couple of reviews down. Anyway, I am twelve and I might be a little old to be reviewing a pony pal book, (I still secretly kinda like them) but the fact that the most recent reviewer obviously has no idea what they are talking about (in my opinion) is kind of bothering me. First of all, why don't people get the fact that ponies and horses are different because ponies are generally smaller than horses, but just because they are ponies, it doesn't mean that they are automatically small. (Read my previous review.) Second of all, just because someone is ten years old, it doesn't mean that they still can't fit on a pony. I take riding lessons and I am twelve years old. And to this day, I have never ridden a true horse. Just ponies. And I am not a puny person. I am above average in height and about average in weight so I'm no slimjim. Ponies are 14.2 hands or under and that is bigger than you think it is. Thirdly, Acorn shouldn't get his way all the time. It could be dangerous! I really hope that whoever wrote the previous review didn't truly believe that. I ride a difficult PONY during lessons and if I let him get his way all the time, I would have gotten hurt and so would other riders or their ponies and horses. Don't get me wrong, I would never, under any circumstances hurt a horse or pony. I sometimes hesitate to use a crop even when my instructors tell me it's alright. There's a difference between firm but kind and mean and creul. Lastly, the previous reviewer was wrong to call my previous review nasty. If it was her opinion that it was good and cool that ponies "leap" then it was her opinion. On the other hand, it was MY opinion that that was incorrect and sorta funny. If she thinks that the other person deserved an opinion on the matter than I do too. It's all a matter of freedom of speech. And by the way, I wasn't trying to be mean, I was just stating what I thought was true. There was no reason to call me or my review nasty. But then again, it WAS her opinion.

By the way, the book was great. Sorry for my ranting. And sorry if this appears twice. I might have made a mistake.

This was the second Pony Pals book that my daughter (age 7) and I read together, and I found it to be an impressive book. Not only is it entertaining for young readers, but it also provides an age appropriate discussion of learning disabilities.

Anna is struggling with her school work, and her parents have decided that her pony is too much of a distraction. Since she can't seem to improve her grades, they decide to return her pony to the stable. By chance, Anna makes a new friend who teaches her about dyslexia, and suggests that Anna might have a similar learning disability. With the help of her friends, Anna is able to convince her parents that she has been doing her best, and that she needs extra help.

This story has a happy ending, and it should help young readers understand a bit about learning disabilities. A wonderful combination.

this is a good book! anna's mom and dad say if her grades don't go up she can't keep acorn! will acorn stay or go? me and my pony like this book a lot!

Anna is just like me!I have trouble with school and my mum keeps saying'if you don't get better grades no more Acorn!'Anna dosn't do well in school.Her parents take Acorn back to his dealer.Anna finds out that she is Dyslexic.So the Pony Pals form a plan to get Acorn back.Snowhite and Lightning miss Acorn.Can Anna keep Acorn?Find Out!

It is very interesting and exciting.Anna is lucky she can keep Acorn and Acorn is lucky he doesn't have to get an owner like Tomy Rand!