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Description
When ten-year-old Keeker arrives at sleep-over pony camp, she's thrilled until she discovers that her bunkmate is her longtime rival Tifni. The two girls quickly clash over horses and camp activities, turning the expected adventure into a chaotic competition. Keeker must find a way to handle the rivalry and still enjoy the camp before the big showcase.
Quick Summary
If your kid is into horses and loves a good laugh, this short chapter book about Keeker at pony camp is a great pick. Keeker's thrilled to be at camp until she's stuck in the elementary group and has to watch the older kids do the exciting jumps, which makes her feel a bit left out until a goofy mix-up with a runaway pony turns her disappointment into a side-splitting adventure that ends with a lesson about teamwork and keeping a positive attitude. The story is packed with kid-friendly humor and relatable moments of frustration, making it perfect for early readers who love horses, especially fans of the Pony Pals series, and kids who have followed Keeker's earlier adventures will enjoy seeing her tackle camp life again. At around 2,800 words and an AR level of 3.7, it's short enough for kids who are just getting comfortable with chapter books but still gives them enough detail to feel like a real story. Parents will appreciate the gentle messages about perseverance and friendship, and there's only a tiny bit of mild tension when the pony gets loose, so it's fine for the youngest horse lovers.