Little Prince: The Story of a Shetland Pony

by Annie Wedekind

Book Overview

If Dauphin, a pampered Shetland pony, seems to lead the perfect life in the penthouse suite of the city's posh riding stables, it's because he does. And if he seems a bit too self-satisfied--after all, he's won several trophies for his young owner, Isabella, and is widely acknowledged to be the prettiest pony in the city--it's because he is.

Dauphin leads a rich, comfortable life. But all that changes when his relationship with his owner...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312599188
• ISBN13: 9780312599188
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

I love to read!

This is a story about a glossy golden shetland pony named Dauphin. Dauphin is French for Prince. Phin has an owner named Isabell. Or Isabella. She grew too big or Phin and on the day of the horse show, Phin saw Isabell with another pony. A silver pony. His groomer Jack, led Phin into a truck for horses. Phin was trying not to think of Isabell and the pony. He was trying to imagine they were almost at the show when the truck stopped. But when Phin got out, he was not at a horse show. He was at a farm of animals. The Funny Farm. Phin couldn't help feeling scared and not beliving Isabell DUMPED him. DUMPED him. In a place where a very pretty pony that everyone loves should not be. To find out more, just make your purchase! You will be happy!

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Dauphin (Phin) lives a life of luxury. He lives in the Chadwick stables located right in the heart of the city. His stall is actually located in the penthouse. Phin was rescued from the carnival circuit. Instead of carting around annoying carnival children in poor working conditions, Phin now trots through the city park carrying his young owner. Together they have won prizes for the prettiest pony and the best rider. Things are about to change for little Phin. He may be the same spry little pony, but his young owner is growing and maturing and is no longer comfortable on a small horse. She is moving up to a larger horse which leaves Phin without a rider. It doesn't quite sink in at first, but when he is packed up in a shabby trailer and transported out of the city, he begins to realize he may be headed for a different life. Phin arrives in the countryside at a place known as the Funny Farm. He is no longer a resident of a fancy penthouse, but rather one of a group of mangy looking misfits who share a small barn, coop, and meadow. Phin finds himself living with goats, rabbits, chickens, a camel, an emu, and a water buffalo, just to name a few. Can Phin find friends among this quirky group? Is it possible that this life can become just as rewarding as his city life? LITTLE PRINCE is one of the books in the new Breyer Horse Collection series. Animal lovers will surely enjoy this fun tale about a little horse and his wacky new friends. Author Annie Wedekind gives voices to her interesting collection of animals that will give them great appeal to young readers. LITTLE PRINCE is excellent for independent readers and perfect as a read-aloud for any age. Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"

You can never outgrow horses!

A beautifully written story that will be enjoyed by mothers (and possibly fathers!) as well. As a fan of 'Misty of Chincoteague' and 'The Black Stallion', even as an 'old adult' I enjoyed reading this book almost as much as my 'young adult' children did.

Horse Magic!

Horse book enthusiasts, middle school girls, and sensitive readers of all ages will love this heartwarming tale of a trusty pony who suddenly finds himself in not-so-trustworthy circumstances. Sweet, heartwarming, and filled with some very funny, very sassy sidekicks, this book is sure to delight.