Best Selling Books by Catherine Hapka

Freddi, Jodie, and Samantha travel back in time to the 1930''s to visit Amelia Earhart. Includes a brief biography of Amelia Earhart.

Take a charming, sentimental journey through the Hundred-Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh. Nearly a century ago, A.A. Milne created the Hundred-Acre Wood and the cast of curious creatures who delight us to this day with their humorous quirks, endearing friendships, and contemplative wisdom. Winnie the Pooh has a finer-than-most appreciation of the simple things--a satisfying snack, a warm and cozy chair, or a long walk with a friend. Come along with Pooh on a journey to share his simple yet profound observations of the natural world. Each page inspires the reader to stop and take a moment to observe and consider the joy that The Little Things in Life can bring.

When eight-year-old Chris discovers a fluffy, white puppy wedged inside his family''s chimney on Christmas morning, he knows exactly how it got there because the dog tells him. It turns out Peppermint Bark stowed away in Santa''s sleigh, go left behind accidentally, and he can talk! Now Chris must convince his too-cool big sister, Holly, and her best friend, Ivy, that this is Santa''s puppy. Chris seems to be the only one who understands what the dog is saying, but Peppermint Bark needs all of their help. If they don''t find a portal back to the North Pole before Christmas Day ends, the little dog will be stuck in Poinsettia until next year! Do the kids have enough Christmas spirit to work together and help the jolly little dog jingle all the way home?

Disappointed when she is not accepted by the wealthier campers at her sleepaway riding camp, Brooke learns that the camp may be shutting down permanently and asks her online Pony Post friends for help saving it.

Gabriella, familiar with the pain of transferring schools, offers to show new arrival Ashley around East High, but soon begins to doubt Ashley''s friendship when she seems more interested in attending Sharpay''s birthday bash than school.

Set in Pennsylvania, the fifth book in the American Horse Tale series follows the story of a young girl who moves to a small rural town and begins a friendship with the horse next door. Nat is a city girl through and through. She loves playing in open fire hydrants, laughing with her friends during block parties, and making trips to her local comic book shop to grab the latest copy of her favorite graphic novel series. So she''s heartbroken when her mom says they''re moving to a rural town hours away from Philadelphia. Who wants to live in the middle of Nowheresville? But getting used to her new small-town life might not be as bad as Nat thought now that she''s met the boy next door and his beautiful horse, Ghost. Nowheresville is part of a series of books written by several authors highlighting the unique relationships between young girls and their horses.

When her horse show performance goes horribly wrong, Nina wonders if a Halloween ghost could be involved in this fourth book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Nina Peralt’s boarding and lesson barn will be putting on a horse show this fall, and she can’t wait to show off how well she and her pony, Breezy, have been doing lately! Bonus: the cute older brother of one of her fellow riders will be helping out as jump crew. Unfortunately, once the show starts, everything goes wrong for Nina in the most embarrassing ways possible. Could something supernatural be to blame? New Orleans is always a little spooky around Halloween, but this year Nina slowly becomes convinced she’s being haunted by the ghost of an angry ancestor. Can her Pony Post pals help her banish her fears and live down her terrible show day?

The Pony Scouts can hardly wait—Jill and Apples are going to compete at the horse show! But when Jill catches a glimpse of the competition, she starts to get nervous. How will she and Apples measure up? The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts! Author Catherine Hapka is a lifelong horse lover. She rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. If you''re looking for horse books for girls 4-8, don''t miss the Pony Scouts books. Pony Scouts: At the Show is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

The Pony Scouts are becoming better at riding with every lesson. But just when they think they''ve seen it all, a new horse arrives on Jill''s farm—one who hasn''t been ridden before! Taffy is a beautiful palomino pony that needs Jill''s help. With a little patience and a lot of love, Jill and the Pony Scouts will make Taffy a member of the family. The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts! Author Catherine Hapka is a lifelong horse lover. She rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. If you''re looking for horse books for girls 4-8, don''t miss the Pony Scouts books. Pony Scouts: The New Pony is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Lost, the television series, takes place on a remote South Pacific island, where a plane crash has left 48 survivors stranded. These novelizations focus on survivors who are not main characters on the television series—adding depth to the show, and also offering new and compelling stories and characters for Lost fans. These new characters have original adventures rooted within the show''s continuity; they cross with characters from the show, and even take a background role in major events seen on the show.

Saving up money and time to visit a prestigious riding clinic, Haley pulls away from family and friends in order to pursue her dream.

Star has been so busy on her European tour she''s had little time to become homesick. But when she flies home for her grandmother''s birthday, she realizes everything she''s missing. Is her stardom worth the sacrifice? This installment includes a Star Power necklace. Consumable.

When her family moves from Chicago to an island in South Carolina, Lindy is sure she will be unhappy until she makes a surprising discovery in the backyard of their beach house.

In this original novel based on the hit Netflix TV show, Zoe and Jade''s friendship is put to the test when they compete for a spot in a high-profile riding clinic. Includes an eigh-page photo insert!

Could Star''s wish be coming true? Star is touring Italy when she gets exciting news: The police have a new lead on her family''s disappearance! Star is desperate to fly to Florida where the clues have turned up, but her manager, Mike, won''t let her go because of her commitments, and because he doesn''t want her getting in the investigators'' way. Star is so angry she sneaks off -- in rocker Eddie Urbane''s tour jet! Now Mike is furious with Star, and the media is having a field day. Will star and manager ever forgive each other, or is the tour ruined before it''s barely begun?

With a riding lesson and a sleepover all planned out, the Pony Scouts couldn''t be any happier . . . until they discover a big surprise! The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts! Author Catherine Hapka is a lifelong horse lover. She rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. If you''re looking for horse books for girls 4-8, don''t miss the Pony Scouts books. Pony Scouts: Really Riding! is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Meg has pony books, pony toys, and pony clothes. And on her first day at a new school, Meg meets two girls who are as pony crazy as she is!

In At First Sight, when Lauren meets the perfect guy at the planetarium, she feels like the stars have finally aligned in her favor. The only problem is she met him in the dark and they never got a good look at each other… or got each other’s names. Now, Lauren must take matters into her own hands and find the mystery guy before she loses him forever.

When you''re reaching for the stars, nothing can hold you back. Star Calloway is fourteen years old, and she''s the most famous pop star in the world. Her album has topped the charts, her video is all the rage, and she''s about to start her world tour. There''s only one thing that keeps her life from being perfect: Star''s parents and baby brother have been missing for two years, and no one knows what happened to them. Still, Star knows her family would want her to be happy, and performing means everything to her. But with so many mysterious things going wrong in preparation for the tour, could the show be over before it begins?

A twist of fate brings a man and horse together in this remarkable true story now available in a new version adapted by the author of the Marguerite Henry’s Ponies of Chincoteague series. Snowman, an Amish plow horse, was bound for the meat market when Harry deLeyer, a Long Island riding instructor, spotted him at auction. After making eye contact with the gentle giant deLeyer decided to purchase him for $80. At first, Snowman was just a horse that children rode during lessons, but when deLeyer sold him to a neighbor, the horse had other ideas. He would jump the high fences so he could return “home.” Harry then began training Snowman as a show jumper. Less than two years out of the plow fields, Snowman won the 1958 horse show jumping Triple Crown—the American Horse Shows Association Horse of the Year, Professional Horseman’s Association Champion, and Champion of Madison Square Garden’s Diamond Jubilee. Snowman was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 1992.

A billionaire heiress, a working student, and the daughter of a famous rock star compete on horseback riding''s elite A circuit.

When high school sophomore Lauren takes her new Sheltie to "puppy kindergarten," she finds herself attracted to the class instructor, Adam, but he may not be the perfect boyfriend candidate she believes him to be.

Will all Star''s dreams be dashed? The European leg of Star''s tour is going well, but Star has begun having strange dreams, and she''s convinced they have something to do with her family. Meanwhile, a secret she shares with fellow pop star Jade is leaked to the press and explodes into a media war between the two idols. It seems that Jade and her people will stop at nothing to discredit Star! Star is so depressed and distracted she starts messing up onstage. Can she save her reputation, make things right with Jade, and figure out the real meaning of her dreams before she winds up ruining everything she''s worked for?

Maddie is desperate to keep her favorite horse from being sold in this first book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Madison “Maddie” Martinez loves her weekly riding lessons, and she loves working with her favorite horse, Cloudy, every time. So she is shocked when she finds out Cloudy’s former owners might want to buy her back! Maddie desperately concocts various plans to stop the sale: maybe she can raise money to buy Cloudy herself, or what if she can make the potential buyers lose interest? Maddie’s online Pony Post friends—Brooke Rhodes, Hayley Duncan, Nina Peralt, who all share a love of Chincoteague ponies—can tell something is up, but at first Maddie is afraid to tell them what’s happening. If she loses her only connection to Chincoteague, will they even want to be friends with her anymore?

Fifteen-year-old, science loving Bailey experiences what it is like to fall in love for the first time when new boy Logan Morse arrives into town.

From the author of Heart of a Dolphin and Dolphin Dreams comes the story of another special friendship! Lily''s summer is off to a rocky start. Her best friends have abandoned her for sleep-away camp, without even considering whether she''d want to go or not. Worse, she''s stuck with a long summer reading list her parents insist she finish when all she really wants to do is hang out at the aquarium so she can learn everything she''ll need to know to become a marine biologist someday. They don''t understand her dreams.So when Lily discovers a dolphin in a nearby canal, she''s torn. She knows she shouldn''t be spending all her time watching over the sweet, playful creature. But if the dolphin can''t find the way back to its pod in the bay, it could be in serious trouble. Lily can''t help feeling that saving the dolphin might just be her destiny...

LOST, the television series, takes place on a remote South Pacific island, where a plane crash has left 48 survivors stranded. This novel focuses on Bernard, a college student with a closely-guarded secret - he-s not really a rich kid but a poor poseur who has been faking it to impress his wealthy girlfriend. Through his encounters with Jack and other major characters as they battle the island wilderness, Bernard starts to realize he-s not alone in keeping up a false front. But as his secret identity is exposed, Bernard finds an inner strength and the courage to face what he may lose - and gain -- by being stranded.

Meg, Jill, and Annie know how to ride their ponies. But when they decide to go out on the trail alone, will they be able to find their way home? The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts! Author Catherine Hapka is a lifelong horse lover. She rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. If you''re looking for horse books for girls 4-8, don''t miss the Pony Scouts books. Pony Scouts: The Trail Ride is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

This I Can Read story is perfect for beginning readers and pony lovers alike! In this charming story, the Pony Scouts are helping throw a pony party for a little girl''s birthday. But when the birthday girl isn''t having fun, it''s up to the Meg, Jill, and Annie to save the day. Like all I Can Read books, Pony Scouts: Pony Party is designed to encourage a love of reading. It is a Level 2 book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

"Zach''s neighbors just had a new baby--and now they''re threatening to take their cat, Hallie, to the animal shelter. The kids have been volunteering there since starting the Pet Rescue Club, and they know an older cat might have trouble getting adopted. Can they convince the family to give their kitty another chance--or maybe find someone who truly appreciates all that an older kitty has to offer?"--

When Cera accidently loses Tria''s shiny stone she and her friends set out to find a replacement.

Brooke has major boy problems—from her brothers to her crush to her horse—in this sixth book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Boys + ponies = trouble. Lots of it. Brooke’s parents force Brooke to share Foxy with her little brothers and Brooke is none too happy. But she is happy that her friend Adam has been hanging around more again. She even lets him talk her into entering Foxy in a local show. But it doesn’t help that the twins riding Foxy so much lately is making the pony backslide in her training and act up a bit. And then: disaster! Adam backs out of attending the show, and Brooke almost backs out as well when Foxy throws her off for the first time ever! Will Brooke give up on riding for good?

Rumors are spreading about a relationship between Star and Sven, her opening act in Sweden. Star is confident things will blow over. But then she realizes the stories could have consequences that stretch beyond her singing career.

With the king gone, the kingdom of Far Far Away needs a new king. Is Shrek next in line for the throne?

Shrek and Donkey find Fiona''s cousin Artie to bring him back to Far Far Away to be king, but Artie doesn''t think he can be king--and neither does Prince Charming, who wants the job for himself.

Iceland, circa AD 1000 Elska is a silver dapple Icelandic filly. She spends summers frisking about the countryside and winters in the farmyard, where the girl human Amma takes special care of her. But when a powerful neighbor notices Elska, her contented life suddenly changes. Here is Elska’s story . . . in her own words.

Nina''s worrying about her best friend''s dwindling interest in riding while discovering that someone''s been sneaking into the barn and riding Breezy without permission.

When Wilbur gets too big for the Arable house, he moves to a new farm and wonders if he will make any friends.

The Pony Scouts are having a sleepover at Jill’s house! They get to tend to the ponies day and night. But when one of the girls forgets to latch a stall, it’s the Scouts to the rescue! The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts! Author Catherine Hapka is a lifelong horse lover. She rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. If you''re looking for horse books for girls 4-8, don''t miss the Pony Scouts books. Pony Scouts: Runaway Ponies! is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Inspired by the Emmy( Award-winning Disney Channel original movie, this series featuring the students of East High continues the adventures of Troy, Gabriella, and the other kids from the phenomenally popular film.