Sylvia Green

British author. She has written a number of novels for younger children, mainly animal stories. Two of them are equine-related, one about a pony, one about a donkey. Both are Christmas themed short novels. They are above-average stories with likeable characters, convey a good message to their young readers about caring and empathy for animals, and are also well-written enough to be read  well above the target age group.

Ms. Green combines writing with working from home as a book-keeper.

Pony Books:

THE CHRISTMAS PONY
(SCHOLASTIC PB 2001)
ILLUSTRATED BY SHARON SCOTLAND
Reprinted in paperback
Also reprinted as a 2 in 1 edition with one of Sylvia Green's other books, The Best Christmas Ever (a cat story)
SUMMARY: Mr Crumbs, a gorgeous pony the colour of toast crumbs, needs a new home. Laura and her friends have less than 6 weeks to find the money to keep him and to find somewhere for him to live.
PONYMAD VIEW: A nice heart-warming and well written story for younger pony lovers.
PONYMAD RATING: 4 HORSESHOES

THE CHRISTMAS WISH
(SCHOLASTIC PB 2004)
ILLUSTRATED BY
Reprinted in paperback. Also a large print edition.
SUMMARY: Donkey story for younger readers. Erin's parents run a donkey sanctuary and the latest arrival, Benedict, is causing them concern as he isn't settling in. Even more worrying is the fact that the sanctuary's fields are up for sale. Erin and her friend, Charlie, are desperate to save the sanctuary and to help Benedict as well.
PONYMAD RATING 3 HORSESHOES

Collector's info:
Paperback first editions. Easy to find and low cost in both the UK and the USA.