• Reading age: 6 to 12

Laura Connor’s summer suddenly switches from boring to magical flying mayhem when her favourite Pegasus model horse, Flash, comes to life during a violent thunderstorm. Follow their adventures as fantasy collides with reality and Laura tries to keep her two-hand-high, walking, talking, flying equine a secret from the rest of the world. For more information visit www.pocketpegasus.com

Susan Stafford was bitten by the horse bug at an early age, finally realizing her dream of horse ownership in her early twenties. She is the managing editor of Horsepower Magazine which helps horse-crazy kids satisfy their hunger for all things equine. Susan has three grown children and lives on the shores of Lake Erie with her husband.

Susan Stafford's profile page

Flash teaches Laura valuable lessons about responsibility and empathy. Readers interested in horses will appreciate Stafford’s expertise in horse care and behavior. Stafford is the editor of Horsepower Magazine and her expert knowledge of horses comes across in this, her first novel.

Moira Kirkpatrick, Resource Links

This charming tale of friendship, horses, and magic will appeal to young equestrians and horse model aficionados alike.

Nikki Tate, author of The StableMates Series