BookFronter
The Pony Whisperer by Esme Higgs

The Pony Whisperer

Esme Higgs, Jo Cotterill

Penguin UK · Paperback · November 25, 2025

Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs!

FriendshipHorse Storiessportsgirls
Buy on Amazon

We earn from qualifying purchases.

Who it’s for
Daniel juggles caring for his unwell mum, schoolwork, and an abandoned horse at Christmas.
Themes
Caring for an unwell parent, Asking friends for help, Helping an abandoned horse
Genres
Horse Stories, Friendship

Nearest books

Matched by what the books are about, then ordered by what their readers also loved. Most of these share its genre: Horse Stories.

  1. Home for ChristmasJessica Burkhart63% match
  2. Magic Spirit the Dream HorsePippa Funnell61% match
  3. Horse GirlCarrie Seim60% matchAlso shares Friendship
  4. The Secret Horses of Briar HillMegan Shepherd60% match
  5. Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a HorseMarcy Campbell59% matchAlso shares Friendship
  6. Windy Creek Stables: Presley and the Impossible DreamKaitlyn Sage Patterson58% match
  7. Step Into the Spotlight!: a Branches Book (the Amazing Stardust Friends #1)Heather Alexander58% matchAlso shares Friendship
  8. Chasing GoldCatherine Hapka58% matchAlso shares Friendship

For older readers: A Horse of Her Own, Whirlwind, Shadow Horse

Start with three books, and this one can be the first.

Members get a new edition every morning: a route out from their books to essays, research and talks, with the reason for each.

Start with this book

About this book

Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs! Christmas is coming but while most of the Starlight Stables Gang are excited about the annual seasonal party at the stables, Daniel isn't feeling very festive.

Continue reading

His mum isn't well and he's struggling to manage caring for her and helping at home, alongside school work and finding time to go to Starlight Stables - the place he loves the most. Then Daniel finds an abandoned horse in need of his help and suddenly he's got another thing to worry about. . . But will it prove one thing too many? Or will Daniel finally trust his friends enough to open up and ask for help when he needs it the most? The much-anticipated fourth book in the Starlight Stables Gang series. Beautifully illustrated by Hannah George.

Daniel at Starlight Stables

Daniel juggles caring for his unwell mum, schoolwork, and an abandoned horse at Christmas.

Come here for

  • Daniel balancing schoolwork, home responsibilities, and time at Starlight Stables
  • An abandoned horse in need of help

Expect

  • Starlight Stables Gang’s annual seasonal party
  • The fourth book in the Starlight Stables Gang series

Where it sits

Horse Stories87%
Friendship61%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Horse Stories
Authors
Esme Higgs, Jo Cotterill
Publisher
Penguin UK
Published
November 25, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
Caring for an unwell parent · Asking friends for help · Helping an abandoned horse
Reading lane
Action & Adventure