304 pages |Hardcover

From the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofWondercomes a new American classic about a boy on a quest to find his father, guided by a ghost and a mysterious pony. PartTrue Grit, partWar Horse, Ponyis an enthralling story of adventure, friendship, and the invisible bonds that connect us.

Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three horsemen, who arrive unannounced to take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwoolwho happens to be a ghost. But when aponyshows up at his door, Silas knows what he has to do. He will set out on a perilous journey across a vast American landscape to find his fathera journey that will ultimately connect him with his past and future, and the unfathomable mysteries of theworld around him.

R. J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful tale about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time.For readers who love the poignant depth ofWar Horseand the singular voice ofTrue Grit, this is one of those rare books for readers of all ages with the makings of a modern classic.

Story Locale:Ohio 1860