The Shadow Pony by Olivia Wakeford SIGNED COPY SPRAYED EDGE

A gorgeous story of family love through generations - perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Katya Balen. Evan hates change, which is a big problem because the last few years have brought a lot of it. His family is split down the middle, and lately Grandad hasn't been himself. But Evan can always depend on best friend Okie Dokie, his lovable dog.When a school trip takes Evan to an old mine where Grandad used to work, things go disastrously wrong.

Grandad refuses to talk to Evan about the mine, and especially about the poor pit ponies that worked down there in the dark.But Evan is desperate to know more about Grandad's past and if he can only find out what Grandad's hiding, the weird gulf between them will surely disappear. Can Evan uncover Grandad's secrets before they are lost forever?

Illustrated by:David Litchfield
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
ISBN:9780008823764
Published:26 Feb 2026
Classifications:South Wales, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: family issues (Children's / Teenage)
Weight:230g