62 pages • 2 hours read
R. J. PalacioPony
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In the mid-19th century Ohio town of Boneville, 12-year-old Silas Bird sets off on a journey to rescue his kidnapped father. Accompanied by his teenage ghost companion Mittenwool, a magical pony, and a mysterious US Marshal, Silas navigates through real-life and supernatural challenges, uncovering truths about love, loss, and self-discovery along the way. The book includes descriptions of violence and death.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
R. J. Palacio's Pony offers a compelling adventure with well-drawn characters and a touching narrative. Readers praise its imaginative storytelling and emotional depth. Some, however, find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it’s a heartfelt tale that resonates with both younger and older audiences.
Who Should Read Pony?
Readers who enjoyed the heartfelt journey in Wonder will be captivated by Pony by R. J. Palacio. Targeting middle-grade readers, this historical adventure appeals to fans of Ghost by Jason Reynolds and Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan, blending emotional depth with a compelling narrative.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
740LBook Details
Children's Literature
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
History: World
Animals
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Life/Time: The Past