This is more than the story of a voyage. It is the story of Bernard and Francoise MoitessierAs honeymoon voyage from Europe to the islands of the Pacific and back by way of Cape Horn. Setting out from Tahiti, they took the alogical routeA back because it was the fastest, taking them through the Roaring Forties, through the high attitudes of relentless gale-force winds, and through iceberg territory. Their survival was due to great seamanship, careful preparation, and perhaps also their sense of harmony with JOSHUA and the sea. It is the story of JOSHUA (named for their sailing hero, Joshua Slocum), the dreamboat that became a reality, of how Moitessier recovered from the disaster of losing his previous boat u which he built himself u to pursue his great love, sailing the worldAs oceans. It is also a marinerAs guide to the pleasures and perils of sailing the Trade Winds, the archipelagos of the Pacific, and the Cape Horn route including preparation suggestions and the sailing survival knowledge that made the MoitessierAs voyage successful and joyous. Bernard Moitessier was one of the worldAs great small-boat sailors, and he displays his skills and knowledge in this book. He writes

Katie desperately wants to win a prize at the Town Fair this year. She is not good at art or crafts, and decides that photography may be her only chance. She enlists the help of her best friend, Angela, and together the girls go off in search of something for Katie to photograph. Much to their surprise, they find a beautiful but neglected Gypsy pony. Unfortunately, the pony is terribly lame. Katie is horrified by the pony's predicament. No matter what the cost, she knows she must rescue her Between assuming responsibility for the welfare of a pony, making new friends, and learning to ride, Katie enjoys the best summer of her life. A Pony for the Fair is a novel about friendship, hope, family, and, of course, ponies. Ages 9 - 13.