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Post by Claire on Nov 18, 2010 11:21:39 GMT 1
I'll have to think about this one!
Was wondering should we include crime stories in this category as welll?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 14:17:05 GMT 1
Mystery Trek, Primrose Cumming?
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Post by susanb on Nov 18, 2010 16:07:37 GMT 1
The Sweet Running Filly by Pat Johnson and Barbara van Tuyl Easily and by far the best children's horse/pony mystery I've ever read....back in print and available from the Book Depository (Used copies are cheap too, and the original cover art is better)
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Post by Claire on Nov 18, 2010 19:51:47 GMT 1
Mystery Trek is a great choice rosie. I love it.
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Post by haffyfan on Nov 18, 2010 19:54:41 GMT 1
Mylor the kidnap?
Most Linda Craig and Kit Hunter stories had a mystery element!
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Post by Claire on Nov 19, 2010 13:12:00 GMT 1
Have modified the category to add crime as I think this will widen the net a little. I would like to add Dick Francis' Sid Halley series to the nominations.
Phantom Horse goes to Scotland is quite a good mystery/crime story. Also the Pony Patrol series had quite a few mysteries and crimes to solve.
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Post by susanb on Nov 19, 2010 13:34:05 GMT 1
Stephen Mogridge's New Forest series is at least as much mystery as pony (am I the only one reading this series?)
Claire Birch's Galloping Detective series is one of the best modern series I've read (and very good for any era)
Shirley Faulkner-Horne's Ian and Veronica books are mysteries (Parachute Silk, Mexican Saddle, Green Trail)
Alison Hart's Jas books (Shadow Horse, Whirlwind) are mysteries (in fact, the former won the Edgar Award for children's books.
Marjorie Mary Oliver's three Alex books are mysteries (Menace on the Moor, Mystery at Merridown Mill, Riddle of the Tired Pony)
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Post by susanb on Nov 19, 2010 14:02:02 GMT 1
If you're throwing the door open to adult books, definitely add Lyndon Stacey's Cut Throat (and if you haven't read it, zip out and get a copy! Think Dick Francis, but set in the showjumping world. She's a British author, so it should be easy to find!)
Also Rita Mae Brown's "Sister" hunting mysteries (no foxes killed, only humans :-) )
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Post by Claire on Nov 19, 2010 15:21:59 GMT 1
OMG there was a 3rd in the M. Oliver Alex and Beryl series!!! Thought there were only 2. Where does it come in the series susan, is it horsy, as Menace on the Moor isnt, tho Tired Pony is (obviously!) I have read these 2 would be interested to read the 3rd one. Have read some of Lyndon Stacey's and enjoyed so will try that one too susan.
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Post by susanb on Nov 19, 2010 16:06:05 GMT 1
Merridown Mill is the 2nd of three.....not sure how horsey, as I haven't read it yet (it lurks in my tbr pile!)
I thought Cut Throat the best of Stacey's work, so if you liked her others, I don't think it will disappoint!
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Post by darkhorse on Nov 19, 2010 22:16:39 GMT 1
What about the Moors series by JPT, they had a few mysteries to solve and an attempted kidnapping.
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Post by kunuma on Nov 19, 2010 22:28:56 GMT 1
Riding for Ransom (kidnap) C Harris
Whats the one about an old man's pony, being looked after by a young girl, who is stolen and finishes up giving rides on the beach??
The Midnight Horse, Frenchman's Secret,The Cownappers, M Edwards
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Post by Claire on Nov 19, 2010 22:42:05 GMT 1
There are 2 books I can think of off the top of my head about an old fogey's pony being stolen but cant recall if the pony ends up on a beach or not: Pony Sleuths by Elinore Havers and The Dancing Pony by Lilias Edwards.
Trouble is there were loads where ponies were stolen. (Something for the cliched plot top 10 methinks lol) If we added them all we'd be on forever!
Talking of Elinore Havers she wrote quite a few which included mysteries/dastardly doings as well as the above mentioned: Pony Watch, The Merry March ponies, Pony Hunt, Ponies Across the River and The Great Pony Mystery. None of them were IMO anything outstanding tho all pleasant enough.
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Post by kunuma on Nov 19, 2010 22:44:54 GMT 1
I think there were dancing dogs in it? ?
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Post by Claire on Nov 19, 2010 22:50:17 GMT 1
I think there were dancing dogs in it? ? Oh 'eck she's been at the ganja again.... ;D ;D ;D EDIT - Just checked my copy of Pony Sleuths and the pony IS found on the beach, but not sure where the dancing dogs come in to it Will have to read it now just to find if they are there or just a figment of kunuma's imagination!
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Post by kunuma on Nov 19, 2010 22:57:58 GMT 1
;D
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Post by fizz on Nov 20, 2010 10:02:22 GMT 1
CPT has dome a few with a thriller like plot: Ride by Night & the Pony Dopers spring to mind.
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Post by fizz on Nov 20, 2010 10:03:34 GMT 1
Oh yes, thought of another Ponies on the Heather by Frances Murrey. That has a very intriguing mystery.
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Post by Claire on Nov 24, 2010 16:43:54 GMT 1
Have added a poll for this. Tacked a few more on the end I'd just thought of. The Pippa series by JMB is mainly mysteries, as is the Black Pony Inn series. Also added Horse in the House which kunuma suggested elswehere was a crime/mystery story.
Don't forget to vote!
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Post by sarah on Nov 24, 2010 21:58:49 GMT 1
Oh dear - I have barely read any of these (and I thought I was fairly well read)!
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Post by haffyfan on Nov 24, 2010 22:24:06 GMT 1
Me too Sarah, a lot that have lingered in the tbr pile for quite some time though! Anyone got any recommendations out of them? Basically read the ones i voted for - the PT's, Mylor, linda craig and Kit hunter. Half read Ponies in the Heather once but couldn't get into it.
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Post by susanb on Nov 25, 2010 3:43:51 GMT 1
Shirley Faulkner-Horne's series didn't make the poll
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Post by trixiepony on Nov 25, 2010 11:35:19 GMT 1
Cool these books were very popular when I was a kid, sum favourites in this lot.
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Post by Claire on Nov 25, 2010 12:53:49 GMT 1
Shirley Faulkner-Horne's series didn't make the poll Sorry about that susan, tbh I missed it out accidentally.I dont think that many people on here have read them tho. But folks if you have and like them just post here as I can easy add them on to the top 10 when I come to work everything out. Its obvious there will be some with the same points so I will have to use my judgement anyhow to pick out each eventual top 10. The polls are more of a guide-line than set in stone.
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Post by susanb on Nov 25, 2010 15:11:20 GMT 1
Claire they're British! They were only printed in the UK, and that's where my copies came from. Published by Witherby's and illustrated by Peter Biegel. They're probably the most easily found/inexpensive of her books in fact :-)
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Post by Claire on Nov 26, 2010 12:46:11 GMT 1
Claire they're British! They were only printed in the UK, and that's where my copies came from. Published by Witherby's and illustrated by Peter Biegel. They're probably the most easily found/inexpensive of her books in fact :-) Sorry susan (and anyone else I have confused), was getting mixed up with another author, blame a constantly coming and going migraine I've had for the past week. I'll edit the posts later on to avoid confusion.
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Post by susanb on Nov 27, 2010 3:43:07 GMT 1
Poor Claire....I've had those recurring migraines....they're just hell!! Even during the times that you're more or less pain-free, you're waiting for the other shoe to drop Hope they exit completely soon!!!
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Post by Claire on Nov 27, 2010 14:27:02 GMT 1
Thanks susan, fingers crossed feels like its departed for the moment. Unfortunately reading and looking at computers does not really help the situation!
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Post by susanb on Nov 27, 2010 15:43:32 GMT 1
I had thought of mentioning that, but didn't want to sound like an old grandmother! ;D
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