American author, born in Vermont. Has written many books for a wide range of readers, from first reader's picture books upwards. She was brought up on a farm and had her first pony, Scamper, at the age of six. She began writing her first book whilst in college. Her love of horses has resulted in most of her books having a horsy theme, although there are one or two others which are not horsy. As well as many pony stories she has also written some equine non-fiction and poetry.
More information can be found on the author's website.
Barney Series:
1) KEEPING BARNEY (GREENWILLOW 1982) ILLUSTRATED BY Reprinted in paperback by Scholastic and most recently by William Morrow. SUMMARY: Sarah is caring for part-Morgan Barney while his owners are away. She wants to prove to her parents that she can care for a pony so that they will buy her one of her own, but she can't help wishing that she could keep Barney for herself.
2) A HORSE LIKE BARNEY (GREENWILLOW 1983) SUMMARY: After proving she can look after a horse, Sarah is finally allowed one of her own. She wants a Morgan like Barney, but will she ever find one she likes as much as him?
Collectors info: Easy to find on Amazon and other internet market places, although the first edition is harder to get hold of.
Beware Series:
1) BEWARE THE MARE (GREENWILLOW 1993) ILLUSTRATED BY MARTHA HAAS Reprinted in paperback SUMMARY: When her grandfather gives her a pony of her own, Lily wants to find out the mystery behind her new mare's ominous name.
2) A BLUE FOR BEWARE (GREENWILLOW 1995) ILLUSTRATED BY JOS SMITH Reprinted in paperback SUMMARY: Lily wants to win a blue ribbon with her horse Beware in the upcoming show, but it will mean beating her best friend Mandy…
3) BE WELL, BEWARE (GREENWILLOW 1996) Reprinted in paperback SUMMARY: Beware becomes sick and the vet cannot cure her. She may need surgery to survive - but can the family afford it?
4) BEWARE AND STOGIE (GREENWILLOW 1998) SUMMARY: After a storm, Lily and Beware must find the livestock that has got loose and also the unpredictable Morgan horse Stogie.
Collectors info: Easy to find on Amazon and other internet market places, although they may not be located in the UK.
Other Pony Books:
WORKING TROT (GREENWILLOW 1983) Reprinted by William Morrow SUMMARY: Jame's parents want him to go to college and study business but James loves horses and wants to be a trainer.
MOWING (GREENWILLOW 1994) ILLUSTRATED BY JOS SMITH SUMMARY: Younger reader's story book.
UNCLE DANEY'S WAY (GREENWILLOW 1994) Reprinted in paperback SUMMARY: When Cole's great-uncle Daney comes to live with him after being crippled in a logging accident, the two work together all summer to find a way to make enough money to buy feed to keep Daney's old horse
NO FOAL YET (GREENWILLOW 1995) ILLUSTRATED BY JOS SMITH SUMMARY: Younger reader's story book. Is Bonnie the mare ever going to have her foal?
SUGARING (GREENWILLOW 1996) ILLUSTRATED BY JOS SMITH Still in print SUMMARY: Younger reader's story book. Nora and her grandparents make sweet treats for both themselves and the horses!
UNBROKEN (GREENWILLOW 1999) Reprinted in paperback Still in print SUMMARY: Historical pony story set in the 1800s. When her mother is killed in an accident, Harry and her unbroken pony Kid are sent to live with Harry's Aunt Sarah. Harry must break in the colt so she can ride him to school and learn to love her seemingly unsympathetic aunt at the same time.
RUNAWAY RADISH aka RUNAWAY PONY (GREENWILLOW 2001) ILLUSTRATED BY MARGOT APPLE Reprinted in paperback as Runaway Pony by both Harper and Scholastic. Still in print SUMMARY: Younger reader's story. After being out-grown by two little girls, Radish the pony wants to find a home where he can stay for good.
APALOOSA ZEBRA (GREENWILLOW 2002) ILLUSTRATED BY MARGOT APPLE SUMMARY: Picture book for young readers with many breeds of horse illustrating the letters of the alphabet.
SCAMPER AND THE HORSE SHOW (GREENWILLOW 2004) ILLUSTRATED BY MARGOT APPLE SUMMARY: Picture book for young children. Molly and Anna want to enter their pony Scamper in the costume class at the show, but how will they keep the pure white pony clean on the big day? Scamper is based on the author's real-life childhood pony.
BIRTHDAY PONY (GREENWILLOW 2004) ILLUSTRATED BY MARGOT APPLE Still in print SUMMARY: Younger reader's story. Jane and pony Popcorn were both born on the same day. Are they really meant for each other?
JIGSAW PONY (GREENWILLOW 2005) Still in print SUMMARY: The only thing twins Fran and Kiera have ever agreed on is that they would both love a pony. When their father brings them a Shetland called Jigsaw they are overjoyed...until they begin to disagree about the pony.
CHASE (GREENWILLOW 2007) Still in print SUMMARY: Historical pony mystery. Phin witnesses a murder and flees for his life, pursued by a mysterious stranger and a horse.
Collectors info: The later books are still in print and can be bought new. Second hand copies of the older books can be found on Amazon and similar market places in the USA and to a lesser extent in the UK.
