Haki the Shetland Pony

By Kathleen Fidler

Book Overview

Classic children's novel about finding your place in the world.

Adam and his Shetland pony Haki have been inseparable. Haki is clever and brave and Adam soon trains him to do things other Shetland ponies can't -- to act, to dance and to follow the sound of Adam's bagpipes.

But Adam must move off the island to find work and selling Haki is the only way he can leave. Then the pair performs at the Highland Show and a ringmaster is so impressed by the talented pony that he lets Haki, and Adam, join his traveling circus.

Haki -- with Sondra the friendly elephant -- become stars of the big tent but some of the circus folk are jealous of their success. Can Adam protect his friend?

This classic children's novel from much-loved author Kathleen Fidler takes the reader on an entertaining journey -- from a small Scottish crofting community to the bright lights of the circus. Fidler's authentic and charming depiction of life on Shetland remain, to this day, an unrivalled portrait of Scotland's islands.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782504931
• ISBN13: 9781782504931
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Kelpies
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5

Customer Reviews

A Great Boy and His Horse Story

This is a wonderful book about a hard working young man and the Sheltland Pony that he loves. Highlights lessons of patience, hard work, honesty, and love of animals. This book takes place in Scotland. A nice book for children and adults, which is hard to find. I am so pleased Fidler's books are back in print. If you enjoy this read Turk the Border Collie and Flash the Sheepdog by the same author.