Pony — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
“Perfection.” –The Wall Street Journal
The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an enthralling adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide.
Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him.
R. J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time. With the poignant depth of War Horse and the singular voice of True Grit, this is one of those rare books poised to become an instant classic for readers of all ages.
“A wonderful story of courage. ... It's got the feeling of a modern classic.” —as recommended on NPR by Jorge Lacera
Frequently asked questions
Is Pony appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes scenes where characters are described with drawn weapons, indicating a potential for violence, although it is stated that they mean no harm. This suggests a moderate level of violence in the context of the narrative. The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary, such as the protagonist braving ancient and terrifying woods, which could evoke fear. However, the intensity of this content is not explicitly detailed in the search results.
Does Pony have violence?
The book includes scenes where characters are described with drawn weapons, indicating a potential for violence, although it is stated that they mean no harm. This suggests a moderate level of violence in the context of the narrative.
Does Pony have scary content?
The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary, such as the protagonist braving ancient and terrifying woods, which could evoke fear. However, the intensity of this content is not explicitly detailed in the search results.
Does Pony have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results discuss various topics related to religion but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes within 'Pony'.
Does Pony have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race as a central theme in 'Pony'.
Does Pony have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of strong language or swearing in 'Pony'.
Does Pony have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results focus on climate change discussions unrelated to the content of 'Pony'.
Does Pony have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or references within 'Pony'.
Does Pony have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The search results mention gender roles in other contexts but do not provide evidence of such themes in 'Pony'.
Does Pony have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Pony' by R.J. Palacio. The search results primarily reference unrelated content about LGBTQ+ themes in other media, particularly 'My Little Pony', and do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ representation within 'Pony'.
