Name: Pony
SKU: 53662305
Price: 672.00 TWD
Availability: InStock
Author: R. J. Palacio; R.J. Palacio
ISBN: 9780553508123

Type

Physical Book

Author

R. J. Palacio

R.J. Palacio

Publisher

Knopf Books For Young Readers

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

304

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9780553508123

Synopsis "Pony "

The worldwide phenomenon Wonder showed over 13 million readers how to choose kind. Now, the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with an enthralling adventure that will show readers how to choose courage. A modern classic about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide. “Magical—Pony is pure delight.” —Newbery Medal–winning author Rebecca Stead Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him. R. J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time. With the poignant depth of War Horse and the singular voice of True Grit, this is one of those rare books poised to become an instant classic for readers of all ages.

R.J. Palacio

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While R. J. Palacio was busy designing beautiful covers for hundreds of authors, she dreamed of writing a novel one day. However, it seemed like the right time never came until she realized that all she had to do was start. Wonder. The Lesson of August, her first novel, became a global phenomenon that has inspired more than a million people. Following this title were Wonder. The Story of Julian, Wonder. The Game of Christopher, and Wonder. Charlotte Speaks Up.

When Palacio decided to write Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts, she asked her readers for help: within two weeks, she had received over a thousand postcards with precepts from all around the world.

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