Pony Crazy (Pony Tails)
Grade 3-5?This spin-off of "The Saddle Club" series (Skylark) features eight-year-old neighbors May and Jasmine, members of the Horse Wise Pony Club. When a new family moves into their neighborhood, the children see suspicious lights and noises. "I think it's a mad scientist," May declares, and the girls worry about the newcomers setting up a laboratory until they meet the new girl and her veternarian mother. Written in short, simple sentences, the plot progresses through the youngsters' mistaken conclusions, Corey's hurt feelings, and a dramatic rescue. Then the three teammates secure their friendship by winning a mounted game contest. The scenes are believable?except for the premise of a rogue horse attacking Corey. The action and characters will prod readers to look for sequels.?Charlene Strickland, formerly at Albuquerque Public Library, NMCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.