I did not get time to read this one, unfortunately, but I like the part I did see and will recommend it to others. I will look out for the book and for any others in a series.

This is long overdue - a classic 'dreams can come true' pony book for modern girls. Delighted to say it's already selling in my store.

When I was younger I used to love reading the chestnut hill books as I loved horses. This one definitely reminded me of being younger and staying up late to read those books. This would be perfect for any young girls who love ponies and dream of having their own one day! I loved how all of the technical vocab was explained in an easy to understand way that didn’t interrupt the story, as well as having a great storyline and some seriously cute kittens!

Summer has always loved horses but she never thought she'd be able to learn how to ride them - not with money being so tight at home. Then she discovers the Starlight Stables where she meets a new gang of friends and learns how to ride in return for helping-out with the horses. It's a dream come true!

Summer falls in love with life at the stables and especially with Luna, a beautiful dapple-grey pony. But one day, Summer arrives at the stables to find that Luna has been stolen in the night. It's up to the Starlight Stables Gang to follow the clues and rescue Luna before it's too late.
(Thanks to Net Galley for this Book).

This is a lovely, upbeat, big hearted pony story suitable for readers aged seven upwards and, though the main protagonists are girls, there is a boy at the stables, eager to have his own pony, and a girl in a wheelchair too. There are cheery illustrations throughout the story and it's the start of a series so I look forward to reading more!

Summer is desperate for her own pony, or even to have riding lessons at the local stables, but money is tight at home. Dad is doing his best but works long hours and Summer's Mum isn't around any more.

One day a chance meeting at school leads Summer to befriend Jesse, a girl with her own pony who invites Summer along with her to Starlight Stables. Here Summer impresses everyone with her enthusiasm and hard work and with other young people there too, they form their own little group, or gang.

The children are resourceful, highly scrupled and devoted to the animals so they are outraged when kittens are under threat, and then a horse goes missing. And a recent theft from the till at the yard may lead them to the person who's responsible for these terrible deeds.

It's a great book! It's just the right pace, vivid and warm characterisation, a few 'issues' tackled lightly and with sensitivity, and overall it's a good old-fashioned adventure. Loved it.

A brilliant new series with great characters and an exciting plot. The Starlight Stables Gang sure to be a winner with all readers but especially the pony mad ones.

My daughter read this the fastest she has ever read book. She devoured it and loved the whole book.
She is a horse rider herself and i think if she could just live in a stable forever with horses around her then she most definitely would so this book was absolutely perfection for her.
She has been watching Esme on youtube for a little while now so she was super excited to learn that Esme played a part in the creation of this book.
We will be buying this as a hardcopy when its released and we will look forward to hopefully more books in the future.

This is a lovely start to a series, The Starlight Stables Gang is ideal reading for children age 9-12, especially those who love stories about ponies, riding, friendships and mystery.
It tells the story of Summer an 11 year old who has recently moved to a new home with her dad, starts a new school halfway through the year without knowing anyone. The one thing that Summer loves beyond all else is anything to do with horses and ponies, she would love to learn to ride but she knows that her dad can’t afford lessons. Summer makes friends at school with Jessie who takes her to the Starlight Stables to help out with the ponies. It is the start of new friendships for Summer and all fun she gets from living her dream.
This is a well written story with well drawn characters, the children are believable and the adults don’t dominate but are there when needed. A lovely book and I look forward to reading more in this series.