Pony

R.J. Palacio is the author of the brilliant book, Wonder, so I was very eager to read this.  It is a heartwarming and exciting story set in the 18oo's centered around a young boy named Silas.  Silas' dad, a pioneer in photography, was taken away by some bad men one night in the hopes that he will help them make conterfeit money.  When a black pony of theirs returns to Silas' home the next night, he thinks it is a sign to follow them.  The pony takes Silas on his journey with his constant companion, Mittenwool, a ghost.  Silas has always had to gift of seeing spirits and this gift will help him find his dad.  (FIC PAL)

The Lonely Heart of MayBelle Lane

 

This realistic fiction book by Kate O'Shaughnessy was a heartwarming story of courage.  MayBelle is a lonely girl.  She believes if she meets her Dad, who she has never known, her anxiety and loneliness will disappear.  So she convinces her neighbor, who is taking care of her for a few weeks, to take a road trip to Nashville so MayBelle can enter a singing contest that her Dad is judging.  Along the way, she finds a few friends who help her realize she is not really alone.  (FIC OSH)