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Oliver, Clarence, and Violet
(age 7-10) by James Stevenson adventure ... animals Catalog: Oliver, a beaver, decides to build a ship and leave his pond to look for greener pastures, but finds that all his animal friends want to accompany him. |
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Calvin Coconut (age 7-10) by Graham Salisbury school ... adventure ... humor Publisher comments: Fourth-grader Calvin lives near the beach in Oahu with his mom and little sister. Mom says: "You're the man of the house." But Calvin's not great at being the man of the house, or taking care of his responsibilities. He's too busy having fun with his pals, and avoiding Tito, the bully. title: Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet title: Calvin Coconut: Hero of Hawaii title: Calvin Coconut: Zoo Breath title: Calvin Coconut: The Zippy Fix title: Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven |
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Pinky and Rex Series (age 7-10) by James Howe adventure ... friendship Publisher comments: Pinky has twenty-seven stuffed animals, and Rex has twenty-seven dinosaurs. They have everything the same, and that's the way it should be with best friends. So what do they do when there's only one pink dinosaur in the museum gift shop, and they both want it? Could Pinky's pesky little sister Amanda have the answer? title: Pinky and Rex |
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Dinosaur Cove (age 7-10) by Rex Stone math/science/technology ... adventure ... action Publisher comments: Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! The first dinosaur they meet is a friendly wannanosaurus. It eats the fruit from super-stinky ginkgo trees. But soon, Tom and Jamie meet a much less friendly dino: a Tyrannosaurus Rex that would like to eat them! title: Attack of the Tyrannosaurus title: Charge of the Triceratops title: March of the Ankylosaurus title: Flight of the Quetzalcoatlus title: Catching the Velociraptor title: Stampede of the Edmontosaurus title: Saving the Stegosaurus title: Swimming with the Plesiosaur title: Tracking the Diplodocus |
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Clever Ali
(age 7-10) by Nancy Farmer adventure ... historical Publisher comments: Ali is finally old enough to join his father in tending pigeons for the evil Sultan of Cairo. The boy is given a pet pigeon, but warned NEVER to feed it too much, lest it become spoiled and lazy. But Ali feels sorry for his hungry pet and disobeys. When the overfed bird becomes greedy and ruins a plate of the Sultan's cherries, Ali is in big trouble! Now he has only three days to replace the Sultan's 600 cherries from the snowy mountains of Syria. Only then can he save his father from the dreaded Oubliette: a deep pit where a giant demon is waiting! |
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Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic
(age 7-10) by Emily Jenkins friendship ... adventure ... short stories Publisher comments: Lumphy is a stuffed buffalo. StingRay is a stuffed stingray. And Plastic... well, Plastic isn't quite sure what she is. They all belong to the Little Girl who lives on the high bed with the fluffy pillows. Together is best for these three best friends. Together they look things up in the dictionary, explore the basement, and argue about the meaning of life. And together they face dogs, school, television commercials, the vastness of the sea and the terrifying bigness of the washing machine. sequel: Toy Dance Party: Being the Further Adventures of a Bossyboots Stingray, a Courageous Buffalo, and a Hopeful Round Someone Called Plastic |
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Blackbeard's Last Fight
(age 7-10) by Erik A. Kimmel action ... adventure ... historical Publisher comments: Cabin boy Jeremy Hobbs knows the horror stories about Blackbeard the pirate. In 1718, the man is notorious for plundering ships and has recently blockaded the port of Charleston. But Jeremy has heard Blackbeard is loved as well. One day Jeremy accompanies Lieutenant Maynard on a visit to Virginia’s governor, who is looking for a bold officer to wipe out the pirate. Now, as Lieutenant Maynard's sloop approaches Blackbeard's ship, Jeremy's mouth feels dry and his stomach tightens. He has never been in a sea battle before. He hopes he will act bravely, and that he is doing the right thing. This tale is a thrilling adventure in which the roles of hero and villain become increasingly blurred. |
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Lego Exo-Force Series (age 7-10) by Allison Lassieur science fiction ... action ... adventure Publisher comments: Exo-Force is a valiant team of young heroes who pit their skill, their intelligence, and the power of their armor against their robot enemies. The Exo-Force team is on a mission and they need your help to succeed. Each chapter ends with a puzzle and when all the puzzles have been solved, you'll crack the code with the rest of the team. Can you help them to solve this mystery? A surprise awaits the one with the right answer! Join the adventure . . . title: Secret of the Golden Tower: An Exoforce Puzzle Adventure title: Race to the Golden City |
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The Magic Pickle Series (age 7-10) by Scott Morse fantasy ... adventure ... humor Publisher comments: Beware of the Magic Pickle, a secret weapon created in a special lab under the floor of Jo Jo Wigman's bedroom. Will its power rescue Jo Jo, or wreak more havoc than it prevents? title: Magic Pickle |
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Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta
(age 7-10) by Lisa Wheeler humor ... adventure ... voyages/journeys Beware! When Old Seadog decides on "one last sail," he invites his good friends Brave Beagle and Dear Dachshund along for the ride. But the sea is filled with danger, storms rage and pirates abound! Will the three friends end up as a dog meat? Come set sail and sing along with this boisterous canine crew. Who knows what surprises lie ahead! |
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Uncle Shelby's Story of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back
(age 7-10) by Shel Silverstein adventure ... humor ... identity "You don't have to shoot me," says the young lion. "I will be your rug and I will lie in front of your fireplace and I won't move a muscle and you can sit on me and toast all the marshmallows you want. I love marshmallows." But the hunter will not listen to reason, so what is there for a young lion to do? After eating up the hunter, Lafcadio takes the gun home and practices and practices until he becomes the world's greatest sharp-shooter. Now dressed in starched collars and fancy suits, and enjoying all the marshmallows he wants, Lafcadio is pampered and admired wherever he goes. But is a famous, successful, and admired lion a happy lion? Or is he a lion at all? Told and drawn with wit and gusto, Shel Silverstein's modern fable speaks not only to children but to us all! |
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Atomic Ace Series (age 7-10) by Jeff Weigel poetry ... science fiction ... adventure ... action ... family So what's it like living with Atomic Ace, a dad who battles robots and can fly? It's not as weird as you might think--after all, Ace is always there to fix Saturday lunch and play ball with his son. Mom is just Mom and Dad is just Dad--they're a normal family! And a normal dad can sometimes mess up. That's what happens when Atomic Ace meets his ruthless nemesis, Insect King. This normal family is stressed! title: Atomic Ace (He's Just My Dad) |
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Rainbow Magic: Special Edition Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows traditions ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Jack Frost's mischievous goblins are up to no good! Will they capture the Fairy's magical powers forever, or will Rachel and Kirsty save the day? title: Holly, the Christmas Fairy title: Joy, the Summer Vacation Fairy title: Kylie, the Carnival Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: Dance Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows the arts ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: The Dance Fairies' magic ribbons are missing! Without them, all kinds of dances are getting off on the wrong foot. Everyone is miserable, except for Jack Frost and his goblins. They have the ribbons . . . and it's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get them back! title: Jade the Disco Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: Petal Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Every flower is bright and blossoming, thanks to the Petal Fairies! But when Jack Frost steals their magical petals, the fairies are in trouble. Flowers everywhere could disappear! Tia the Tulip Fairy's petal is lost in the apple orchard. Can Rachel and Kirsty find it . . . before Jack Frost's goblins do? title: Tia, the Tulip Fairy title: Pippa, the Poppy Fairy title: Louise, the Lily Fairy title: Charlotte, the Sunflower Fairy title: Olivia, the Orchid Fairy title: Ella, the Rose Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: Fun Day Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum. title: Megan, the Monday Fairy title: Tara, the Tuesday Fairy title: Willow, the Wednesday Fairy title: Thea, the Thursday Fairy title: Felicity, the Friday Fairy title: Sienna, the Saturday Fairy title: Sarah, the Sunday Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: The Pet Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows animals ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: The Pet Fairies have one of the most important jobs in Fairyland! They work with their special pets to make sure that all animals find safe homes. But now Jack Frost has stolen the magical pets! Could they be lost forever? title: Katie, the Kitten Fairy title: Bella, the Bunny Fairy title: Georgia, the Guinea Pig Fairy title: Lauren, the Puppy Fairy title: Harriet, the Hamster Fairy title: Molly, the Goldfish Fairy title: Penny, the Pony Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: The Jewel Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Jack Frost is up to no good again! This time, he's stolen the seven jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them, the Jewel Fairies can't do their jobs. The magic in Fairyland is fading fast! title: India, the Moonstone Fairy title: Scarlett, the Garnet Fairy title: Emily, the Emerald Fairy title: Chloe, the Topaz Fairy title: Amy, the Amethyst Fairy title: Sophie, the Sapphire Fairy title: Lucy, the Diamond Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: The Rainbow Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: When Rachel and Kirsty arrive at Rainspell Island for vacation, they have no idea what kind of magical adventure awaits! The seven Rainbow Fairies have been banished from Fairyland by the wicked Jack Frost. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to be colorless and gray. In the pot at the end of the rainbow, Rachel and Kirsty come across Ruby the Red Fairy. Can they keep her safe and find the rest of her Rainbow sisters . . . before it's too late? title: Ruby, the Red Fairy title: Amber, the Orange Fairy title: Sunny, the Yellow Fairy title: Fern, the Green Fairy title: Sky, the Blue Fairy title: Inky, the Indigo Fairy title: Heather, the Violet Fairy |
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Rainbow Magic: The Weather Fairies Series (age 7-10) by Daisy Meadows fantasy ... magic ... adventure Publisher comments: Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky. The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! title: Crystal, the Snow Fairy title: Abigail, the Breeze Fairy title: Pearl, the Cloud Fairy title: Goldie, the Sunshine Fairy title: Evie, the Mist Fairy title: Storm, the Lightning Fairy title: Hayley, the Rain Fairy title: Stella, the Star Fairy |
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The Quigleys Series (age 7-10) by Simon Mason realistic ... adventure ... family ... humor The adventures and misadventures of the four members of the Quigley family--Mum, Dad, Lucy, and Will. title: The Quigleys |
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The Seven Treasure Hunts
(age 7-10) by Betsy Cromer Byars adventure ... humor ... friendship Two boys make up a series of treasure hunts for each other, with disastrous and hilarious results. |
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The Paddington Series (age 7-10) by Michael Bond adventure ... humor Paddington has a knack for "smelling out things". His sharp nose, supported by marmalade sandwiches, leads him into many adventures. title: A Bear Called Paddington title: Paddington Abroad title: Paddington on Top |
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Thea Stilton Series (age 7-10) by Thea authorship ... mystery ... adventure Publisher comments: Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea is taking the publishing world by storm in this fabumouse tale packed with action, mystery, and friendship. title: Thea Stilton and the Cherry Blossom Adventure |
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Geronimo Stilton Series (age 7-10) authorship ... mystery ... adventure Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! title: The Phantom of the Subway by Pha F PHA title: Valentine's Day Disaster by Val F VAL title: Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands by Shi F SHI | |
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Geronimo Stilton Series (age 7-10) by Geronimo Stilton authorship ... mystery ... adventure Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! title: Attack of the Bandit Cats title: Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House title: A Cheese-Colored Camper title: The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid title: Four Mice Deep in the Jungle title: I'm Too Fond of My Fur! title: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye title: The Mona Mousa Code title: My Name is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton title: Paws Off, Cheddarface! title: Red Pizzas for a Blue Count title: Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton! title: The Temple of the Ruby of Fire title: A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo title: Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent title: The Race Across America title: The Kingdom of Fantasy title: Singing Sensation title: The Karate Mouse |
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The Littles Series
(age 7-10) by John Peterson adventure ... fantasy ... friendship Meet the Littles, a tiny family with a big heart. sequel: The Littles |
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Ruby Lu Series (age 7-10) by Lenore Look adventure ... family ... friendship ... realistic Most days the best thing about being Ruby is everything. Like when she's the star of her own backyard magic show. Or when she gives a talk at the school safety assembly on the benefits of reflective tape. And then there are the days when it's very hard to be Ruby. Join Ruby Lu on her first adventure and discover your own best things about her! title: Ruby Lu, Brave and True title: Ruby Lu, Star of the Show |
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Andrew Lost Series (age 7-10) by J. C. Greenburg math/science/technology ... adventure When Andrew's latest invention, the Atom Sucker, goes haywire, Andrew and Judy are shrunk down to microscopic level! title: In the Bathroom title: In the Kitchen title: In the Garden |
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Pee Wee Scouts Series (age 7-10) by Judy Delton adventure ... realistic Join Molly Duff and Troop 23 of the Pee-Wee Scouts for fun and adventure. title: Cookies and Crutches title: Camp Ghost-Away title: Blue Skies, French Fries title: Eggs With Legs title: Fishy Wishes title: Grumpy Pumpkins title: Peanut-Butter Pilgrims title: The Pooped Troop title: Rosy Noses, Freezing Toes title: All Dads on Deck title: Bad, Bad Bunnies title: Bookworm Buddies title: Greedy Groundhogs title: Halloween Helpers title: Lucky Dog Days title: Moans and Groans and Dinosaur Bones title: Pee Wee Jubilee title: Pee Wee Pool Party title: Pee Wees on First title: Pee Wees on Parade title: Pee Wees on Skis title: Piles of Pets title: Sky Babies title: Sonny's Secret title: Spring Sprouts title: Stage Frightened title: Super Duper Pee Wee! title: Teeny Weeney Zucchinis title: Trash Bash title: Tricks and Treats |
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Flat Stanley Series (age 7-10) by Jeff Brown adventure A bulletin board fell on Stanley Lambchop one night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero! title: Flat Stanley title: Stanley, Flat Again title: Invisible Stanley title: Stanley and the Magic Lamp title: Stanley in Space |
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The Search For Delicious
(age 7-10) by Natalie Babbitt voyages/journeys ... authorship ... adventure The Prime Minister is compiling a dictionary, and when no one at court can agree on the meaning of ``delicious,'' the King sends his twelve-year-old messenger, Gaylan, to poll the citizenry. Gaylan soon discovers that the entire kingdom is on the brink of civil war, and must enlist help to define ``delicious'' and save the country. |
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Fairy Realm Series (age 7-10) by Emily Rodda magic ... adventure ... fantasy When Jessie goes to visit her grandmother at beautiful Blue Moon, things seem wrong. Why is her grandmother so forgetful? And what's happened to the charm bracelet she always wears? One night, Jessie discovers an amazing secret. The secret garden at Blue Moon leads to a magical Realm. In this land live all kinds of magical beings, from fairy queens to miniature talking horses. But the enemies of the Realm are getting closer and closer to coming through the wall that keeps them out. Jessie must find out her grandmother's secret and help renew the Realm's magic before it's too late! Start with The Charm Bracelet, the first book in this exciting series. title: The Charm Bracelet title: The Flower Fairies title: The Third Wish title: The Last Fairy-Apple Tree title: The Magic Key title: The Unicorn title: The Star Cloak title: The Water Sprites title: The Peskie Spell title: The Rainbow Wand |
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The Boxcar Children Series (age 7-10) by Gertrude Chandler Warner adventure ... mystery Four orphans, two boys and two girls, set up housekeeping in an old boxcar...and there the adventure begins. title: Benny Uncovers a Mystery title: The Boxcar Children title: The Camp-Out Mystery title: The Hurricane Mystery title: The Lighthouse Mystery title: The Mystery at Skeleton Point title: The Mystery in the Computer Game title: The Mystery in the Fortune Cookie title: The Old Motel Mystery title: The Pilgrim Village Mystery title: Schoolhouse Mystery title: Surprise Island title: The Yellow House Mystery |
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Magic Tree House Series (age 7-10) by Mary Pope Osborne adventure ... historical Jack and Annie discover a mysterious tree house that transports them to another time and place...there the adventure begins. title: Afternoon on the Amazon title: Blizzard of the Blue Moon title: Buffalo Before Breakfast title: Carnival at Candlelight title: Christmas in Camelot title: Civil War on Sunday title: A Crazy Day with Cobras title: Dark Day in the Deep Sea title: Day of the Dragon King title: Dingoes at Dinnertime title: Dinosaurs Before Dark title: Dogs in the Dead of Night title: Dolphins at Daybreak title: Dragon of the Red Dawn title: Earthquake in the Early Morning title: Eve of the Emperor Penguin title: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time title: Ghost Town at Sundown title: A Good Night for Ghosts title: Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve title: High Tide in Hawaii title: Hour of the Olympics title: The Knight at Dawn title: Leprechaun in Late Winter title: Lions at Lunchtime title: Midnight on the Moon title: Monday With a Mad Genius title: Moonlight on the Magic Flute title: Mummies in the Morning title: Night of the New Magicians title: Night of the Ninjas title: Pirates Past Noon title: Polar Bears Past Bedtime title: Revolutionary War on Wednesday title: Season of the Sandstorms title: Stage Fright on a Summer Night title: Summer of the Sea Serpent title: Sunset of the Sabertooth title: Thanksgiving on Thursday title: Tigers at Twilight title: Tonight on the Titanic title: Twister on Tuesday title: Vacation Under the Volcano title: Viking Ships at Sunrise title: Winter of the Ice Wizard |
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the Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
(age 7-10) by Astrid Lindgren humor ... adventure Catalog: A collection of three previously published books: Pippi Longstocking, Pippi Goes on Board, and Pippi in the South Seas. Pippi Longstocking tells the escapades of a lucky little girl who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village. |
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Pippi Longstocking
(age 7-10) by Astrid Lindgren humor ... adventure Catalog: Pippi Longstocking tells the escapades of a lucky little girl who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village. sequel: Pippi Goes on Board sequel: Pippi in the South Seas |
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My Father's Dragon Series (age 7-10) by Ruth Stiles Gannett adventure ... friendship ... knights/castles/dragons A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island. title: My Father's Dragon title: Elmer and the Dragon title: The Dragons of Blueland title: Three Tales of My Father's Dragon |
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The Pony Pals Series (age 7-10) by Jeanne Betancourt adventure ... friendship ... animals Each book finds our pals in a new equine adventure. title: A Pony For Keeps title: A Pony In Trouble title: Pony to the Rescue title: Too Many Ponies title: Runaway Pony title: The Wild Pony title: The Girl Who Hated Ponies title: The Blind Pony title: Circus Pony title: Detective Pony title: Don't Hurt My Pony title: Good-bye Pony title: Keep Out, Pony! title: The Missing Pony Pal title: Pony-Sitters title: The Saddest Pony |