The Fire Pony facts for kids
First edition, 1996
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| Author | Rodman Philbrick |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Blue Sky Press |
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Publication date
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1996 |
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| Pages | 175 pp |
| ISBN | 9780590552516 |
| OCLC | 33667886 |
The Fire Pony is an exciting children's book written by Rodman Philbrick. It was first published in the United States in 1996 by Blue Sky Press. The story is about adventure, horses, and the strong bond between two brothers. In the United Kingdom, the book is called Fire Pony. It was published there in 2005.
The Story of Roy and Joe
The book follows 11-year-old Roy and his older brother, Joe. They are traveling on their own and arrive at a place called the Bar None ranch. Both brothers really love horses. This passion helps them quickly earn respect from the people at the ranch.
Roy gets an amazing chance. He is offered the job of training a wild pony. This pony is incredibly fast, like the desert wind. Her name is Lady Luck. Roy is promised that if he can successfully ride Lady Luck, he gets to keep her. This is a dream come true for Roy.
However, Roy knows that Joe has a big problem. Joe's past actions could cause trouble for them at any moment. This secret could put Roy's dream, and their new life at the ranch, at risk.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you will meet in The Fire Pony:
- Roy: He is the main character and tells the story. He is 11 years old and loves horses.
- Joe-Dilly: Roy's older brother. He also loves horses, but he has a secret that could cause problems.
- Nick Jessup: He is the owner of the Bar None ranch. He gives Roy and Joe a chance.
- Rick Valdez: Mr. Jessup's foreman. He helps run the ranch.
- Mr. Molton T. Mullins: A rider who owns a ranch next to the Bar None ranch. Roy races against him.
The Horses in the Story
Horses are very important in this book!
- Lady Luck: This is the wild pony that Roy trains. She is very fast and Roy hopes to keep her.
- Showdown: A challenging horse that Joe must train.
- Pit Stop: This is Mr. Jessup's own horse.
