Showtym Adventures 5: Koolio, the Problem Pony
  • Published: 5 February 2019
  • ISBN: 9780143772279
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 176

Showtym Adventures 5: Koolio, the Problem Pony

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5 Feb 2019
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The fifth book in an exciting new junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters' childhoods. The chance of a lifetime — training a DREAM pony into a CHAMPION!

In the fifth Showtym Adventure, Kelly's new pony is gorgeous, talented and a whole world of trouble. Will he overcome his problems to reach his potential?


With Cameo sold to upgrade their family horse truck, 11-year-old Kelly has to find a new pony for just a fraction of the cost. Her troubled search ends when she meets Koolio. She is convinced the gorgeous grey is a champion in the making

But Koolio also comes with some big problems. Within weeks poor Kelly battered and bruised and ready to give up on him. That is, until her big sister Vicki comes up with a plan that could change everything.
Will Koolio get past his bad behaviour to become the winner Kelly and her sisters believe he can be?

This story of generosity and confidence restored is inspired by the Wilson Sisters’ early years.
  • Published: 5 February 2019
  • ISBN: 9780143772279
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 176
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About the author

Kelly Wilson

Kelly Wilson is the bestselling author of six autobiographical non-fiction books: For the Love of Horses, Stallion Challenges, Mustang Ride, Saving the Snowy Brumbies, Taming the Wild and Wild Horses of the World, a children’s picture book Ranger the Kaimanawa Stallion and the junior chapter book series Showtym Adventures. She also co-authored a middle-grade novel, Showtym Viking, with her sister Amanda. With her sisters Vicki and Amanda, Kelly starred in the hit-rating TV series, Keeping Up with the Kaimanawas, following their work taming New Zealand’s wild Kaimanawa horses, and has travelled around the globe to document, rescue and tame wild horses.

portrait photo of Kelly Wilson

Also by Kelly Wilson

Wilson Sisters Adventures 3: Allegiance, the Wild Kaimanawa
Wilson Sisters Adventures 2: Thunder, the Yearling Colt
Wilson Sisters Adventures 1: Shyla, the Snowy Brumby
The Wilson Sisters' Horse and Pony Guide
Showtym Viking
Showtym Adventures 8: Syd, the Muster Pony
Wild Horses of the World
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Praise for Showtym Adventures 5: Koolio, the Problem Pony

[W]onderful female protagonists . . . Koolio, the Problem Pony is the next instalment in the real-life adventures of the Wilson Sisters which will delight equestrian lovers young and old . . . the sisters' genuine love for each other shines through on the pages . . . This will have huge appeal to children involved in pony club and show jumping from ages 7-12 years and as a read aloud for even younger children.

Michele Powles, The Sapling

quality, highly readable

Kapiti News

Yesterday I went and bought Cameo, The Street Pony. I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day. It is an amazing story on how to overcome fear, and the journey it takes you on is overall amazing. I love how Kelly has her list and Vicki is more than happy to help (although Amanda's cheekiness is some of the best)! I cannot wait for the next book and Kelly's books just keep on getting better and better.

Rylee (12 years)

This is the second ‘Showtym Adventures’ story I have read, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first. A lot of that comes from my childhood love (alright, obsession) with all things pony, but it also comes from this story being an engaging read...There are sacrifices, hard work, compromises and ultimately, goals achieved; all good messages for young readers to pick up. The sisters are the kind of girls readers will want to be friends with - kind, fun, clever and talented (and they have ponies… lots of ponies!), and they also work hard and follow their passions - this is a family that works together and supports one another. The stories are well paced and highly readable - it’s a good thing there are plenty of them!

Vanessa Hatley Owen, Kids Books NZ