By Alison Lester
Lester, Alison The quicksand pony
Allen & Unwin, 2000
Biddy is excited to be included on the cattle mustering trip along the coast and she is sure she and her pony Bella will perform well. But on the way back Bella becomes bogged down in a sinkhole of quicksand and Biddy is forced to leave her as the tide comes in. However when she returns the nextday she finds no sign of her pony except for hoofmarks leading away. A story of frienship, love and secrets in the past, the Quicksand pony isn't as harrowing a read as Lester's Snow Pony, but it still gives you a thrill as both Biddy and Bella go on their journeys. Moderately paced, younger readers might find this book challenging, but it is well worth it for the older readers of this list.
Recommended for ages: 11-Up
Available on the Library Catalogue
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