Ben decides he wants his own pony in this eighth book of a chapter book series inspired by Marguerite Henryâs Misty of Chincoteague.
Even though Ben is allowed to ride and groom his sisterâs pony, Starbuck, everyone knows Starbuck is really Willaâs pony: the two are inseparable, as close as a girl and pony can be. But then the kids discover a wild, renegade pony plucking apples from a tree. Ben names the pony Winesap, but Willa doesnât want her brother to grow too attached, as sheâs sure theyâll find his original owners and Ben will be heartbroken when heâs returned. But itâs too late, and just like that, Ben and Winesap become the best of friends. Will Ben finally get to have a pony of his own?