The Starlight Stables Gang

What do our readers think of The Starlight Stables Gang? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the horse filled setting, friendly characters and mix of mystery, adventure and friendship. Some children find the mystery gentle rather than especially twisty, but they still describe the story as sweet, exciting and especially enjoyable for pony lovers.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Starlight Stables Gang?

The Starlight Stables Gang is a warm, inclusive adventure with plenty of pony appeal, a gentle mystery and a satisfying helping of mucking out realism. Summer’s friendship with Luna sits at the heart of the story, whilst themes of money, family change, dyslexia and belonging give the book more depth. A lovely choice for horse mad readers aged 8 and above.

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What is The Starlight Stables Gang about?

Summer has always adored horses but never imagined she'd learn to ride, given her family's tight budget. Discovering Starlight Stables, she joins a group of friends and exchanges help with the horses for riding lessons. Summer forms a special bond with Luna, a beautiful dapple-grey pony. When Luna is stolen one night, the Starlight Stables Gang must follow the clues to rescue her before it's too late. This heartwarming adventure is filled with fun, friendship, and mystery.

About the author

Esme Higgs is a popular author and YouTuber from the UK, best known for her pony-themed stories and her love of horses. She has written exciting books like 'The Starlight Stables Gang', which follow the adventures of friends and their ponies. Esme inspires young readers to care for animals and enjoy the outdoors.

Discussion ideas around The Starlight Stables Gang

New Beginnings: How do you think Summer feels about moving house and starting at a new school, and what helps her begin to feel at home?

Fair Chances: Summer cannot easily afford riding lessons, so what does the story suggest about making opportunities fair for everyone?

Teamwork: What different strengths do Summer, Jessie, Daniel and the other members of the gang bring to their friendship?

Animal Bonds: Why do you think Luna becomes so important to Summer, and how can caring for an animal affect someone’s feelings?

Being Different: The story includes characters with different families, abilities and challenges; how does this make the stable gang stronger?