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his story introduces a mystery on almost the first page, when the Hollisters attend an auction sale at Stone Farm near Shoreham. When Mr. Stone died he had only one relative, his grandson, Graham. Graham had been informed that he was to have the one thing of value on the farm, known only as "mystery boy." Unfortunately no one knew who or what "mystery boy" was. The Hollisters, therefore, were quite surprised to find that the hobbyhorse they purchased at the sale held the key to the identity of this strange bequest. This, however, is a minor mystery, for when the Hollisters visit Pony Hill Farm, a horse farm owned by cousins of Mrs. Hollister, Ruth and Charles Thomas, they all become concerned with a beautiful appaloosa pony that appears at the farm as if out of nowhere. The solution of this puzzle and that of the elusive Graham Stone, along with learning trick riding and entering the County Fair Horse Show, makes a new Hollister story of interesting and unusual adventure.… (more)
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Story starts out and an auction will take place nearby and the whole family goes. The kids want to get a hobbyhorse for Sue but Joey is around so they are on the case of where he could've hid it as it's not listed as
Grandson who's been missing is to earn all proceeds after bills are paid. He shows up and helps the kids with mysteries.
A relative shows up and invites the family to his pony farm where they all go for a few days. The are able to play tricks and stunts at the local show on horses.
One horse talks but he is stolen and they track him down to the swamp area and spend the night. So scary events for just kids. Sketches are drawn that depict what's going on.
Such a great story. Love how the kids donate their earnings to others.
Learn so much from these books.