Starlight Stables Gang 3 Books Collection Set by Esme Higgs & Jo Cotterill - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Starlight Stables Gang
Jessie and the Star Rider
Ellie and the Pony Camp Mystery

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780241597682/9780241597729/9780241597750
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
The Starlight Stables Gang 3 Books Collection Set gathers three heartwarming horse-adventure stories by Esme Higgs and Jo Cotterill, perfect for animal-loving readers ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7). Following Summer, Jessie, and Ellie as they navigate friendship, mystery, and the everyday magic of stable life, this paperback set blends gentle humor, relatable family dynamics, and the enduring thrill of horses and ponies. Fans of feel-good animal fiction will find themselves quickly swept into the warm world of the Starlight Stables Gang. Every chapter celebrates courage, belonging, and the everyday adventure of caring for horses.

About the Books
This collection opens with The Starlight Stables Gang, introducing Summer, a horse-mad girl whose dream of riding seems out of reach while money is tight at home, until she discovers a welcoming stable and a band of new friends who trade horse-care help for riding lessons. In Jessie and the Star Rider, the gang reunites for a sunlit summer full of mystery after the theft of a pony throws their quiet town into a stir, with anticipation building toward the Haversham Horse Trials. The final book, Ellie and the Pony Camp Mystery, follows Ellie as she starts at a new school and leans on Summer and Jessie to keep her confidence and her love of ponies intact through a season of change. Across all three stories, readers encounter relatable challenges around money, courage, and belonging, always resolved with warmth. The stable setting gives each book a grounded, authentic feel, with details about horse care and riding lessons that will appeal to genuine animal lovers. Esme Higgs, an equestrian influencer, and Jo Cotterill, an experienced children's author, combine real horse knowledge with confident, accessible storytelling. Short chapters and steady pacing make this set a natural pick for newly independent readers, while the recurring cast gives the collection a satisfying sense of continuity from book to book. Each installment stands on its own while rewarding readers who follow the full trilogy.

Key Benefits

• Three paperback horse adventures, one beloved cast of friends
• By equestrian influencer Esme Higgs and author Jo Cotterill
• Great for readers ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)
• Friendship, mystery, and stable life for animal lovers
• Fun gift for birthdays, holidays, or stocking stuffers
• Ideal for classroom libraries and summer reading

Book-by-Book Guide
The Starlight Stables Gang — Summer trades stable chores for riding lessons and new friends.
Jessie and the Star Rider — The gang solves a stolen-pony mystery before the horse trials.
Ellie and the Pony Camp Mystery — Ellie starts a new school while staying close to her pony-loving friends.

About the Authors
Esme Higgs is a well-known equestrian influencer who brings genuine horse knowledge and enthusiasm to the Starlight Stables Gang series, connecting authentically with young riders and animal-loving readers. Jo Cotterill is an established children's author recognized for warm, character-driven middle-grade fiction. Together, Higgs and Cotterill combine hands-on equestrian expertise with skilled storytelling to create a series that feels genuine and engaging, giving readers relatable heroines, believable stable settings, and gentle life lessons wrapped inside fun, fast-moving plots. Their combined voice keeps young readers turning pages long after bedtime, book after book.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With three feel-good adventures in one paperback set, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday present, or stocking stuffer, and it's a natural fit for classroom libraries and summer reading lists. Animal-loving kids ages 8-12 will adore following Summer, Jessie, and Ellie through friendship, mystery, and the everyday joys of stable life.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.