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Description
Sheltie has a double named Topper, and only Emma can tell them apart. When the two ponies get mixed up, Topper's owners take Sheltie by mistake. Emma must find them before she loses Sheltie forever.
Quick Summary
Sheltie in Double Trouble drops you into a small stable where a mischievous Shetland pony named Sheltie has a look-alike named Topper, and only Emma can tell them apart. When a mix-up sends Topper home with the wrong family, Emma has to piece together clues like a favorite ribbon and a quirky neigh to track down the right pony before she loses her best friend. The story mixes gentle suspense with the kind of everyday horse-care details that make animal lovers feel right at home, and the short chapters keep the pacing quick enough for newly independent readers. If a kid likes solving little mysteries or has a soft spot for ponies, they'll probably stay up late turning pages, and parents will appreciate the positive messages about responsibility and paying attention to the people (and animals) you love. It reads a bit like a miniature horse mystery, similar in spirit to the gentle problem-solving of the "Magic Tree House" series but centered on a barnyard setting.