Meg and Merlin: Making Friends

Meg has always longed for a pony of her own, but her parents can't afford it. On her tenth birthday, she sees a pony standing in her front garden, fulfilling her wishes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2022
Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Meg treasures every moment that she gets to spend riding, and she has always longed for a pony of her own. She knows that Mum and Dad can't afford a pony – they can't even afford her weekly riding lessons anymore. But on the morning of her tenth birthday, Meg looks out the window to an unbelievable sight – a pony standing in the front garden. Has all of Meg's wishes come true?

Meg's heart swells with excitement as she stares out the window, disbelief washing over her. There, in the front garden, is a beautiful pony, its shiny coat glimmering in the morning sunlight. It's as if her dreams have come true, and she can't believe her eyes.

She runs to her parents, bursting with joy and excitement. "Mum, Dad, look what's in the garden!" she exclaims. "A pony! I have a pony of my own!"

Mum and Dad look at each other in surprise, then burst into laughter. "Meg, sweetheart, that's not a pony," they say. "It's a horse."

Meg's face falls slightly, but she doesn't let her disappointment show. "A horse, really?" she asks. "But it's so cute and small. I thought it was a pony."

Mum and Dad smile at her, knowing how much she loves horses. "It's a special horse, Meg," they say. "It's a miniature horse, which means it's much smaller than a regular horse. But it's just as beautiful and majestic as any other horse."

Meg looks at the horse closely, running her fingers along its silky fur. "It's still pretty amazing," she says. "I can't wait to ride it!"

Mum and Dad nod, knowing that they'll have to find a way to help Meg fulfill her dream of riding a horse. They start researching local riding schools and horse trainers, looking for a place where Meg can take lessons and learn how to care for the horse.

As the days pass, Meg becomes more and more excited about the prospect of owning a horse. She spends hours reading books about horses and watching videos of them in action, learning everything she can about them. She even starts to save her pocket money, hoping to one day be able to buy her own horse.

One day, as Meg is walking home from school, she sees a flyer in the window of a local riding stable. It's advertising a special summer camp for kids who want to learn more about horses. Meg's eyes light up with excitement, and she immediately decides to sign up.

The summer camp is everything Meg had hoped for. She spends her days riding horses, learning about their care and training, and making new friends with other kids who share her love for horses. She even gets to ride a real pony, something she has always dreamed of doing.

As the summer camp comes to an end, Meg is sad to leave. But she knows that she has learned so much and gained so many valuable experiences. She is determined to keep riding and learning about horses, and she knows that one day, she will be able to buy her own horse.

Years go by, and Meg grows up. She continues to ride and learn about horses, eventually becoming a skilled rider and horse trainer. She even opens her own riding stable, where she teaches others how to love and care for horses.

Looking back on her childhood dream of owning a pony, Meg realizes that it was more than just a wish. It was a symbol of her passion for horses and her determination to follow her dreams. And even though she didn't get a pony of her own, she knew that she had found something even more precious – a love for horses that would stay with her for the rest of her life.

In conclusion, Meg's story is a testament to the power of dreams and the importance of following your passions. Even though she didn't get the pony of her dreams, she found something even more valuable – a love for horses that would stay with her for the rest of her life. And who knows, maybe one day, she will still be able to fulfill her dream of owning a pony, but in a different and even more meaningful way.

Weight: 114g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800900851