Synopsis
At Buckstead Farm, the annual spring show is just around the corner. But Zorro, who has (AGAIN) been dumped by his riding girl in favor of a bigger horse, is completely heartbroken. Cleo had big plans to finally be named HORSE OF THE YEAR, but it doesn't exactly do the ponies' image any good that Zorro is now lying there whining in his pit of misery.
Cleo comes up with a plan. Together with Sally, she wants to give Zorro a makeover and turn him into the cutest pony in the world. That way, Zorro can win Emma back and, as the helpful friend she is, Cleo herself will definitely be chosen as HORSE OF THE YEAR. It's a total win-win - if everything just goes according to plan...
Co-created by Pernille Bønløkke Toustrup and Thomas Hjorthaab, and Swedish translation rights sold even before it was published in Denmark.
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Reviews
"A highly successful comic that appeals to animal lovers, comic book fans, and anyone else who appreciates quirky characters. The three ponies are wonderful, funny, and actually quite touching, too - just like the story itself… The illustrations are lovely, the text hits the mark, and together they go straight to the heart." – (Library review (Lektørudtalelse)
"Pernille Bønløkke Toustrup and Thomas Hjorthaab have created a unique kind of horse book - one that takes a welcome jab at the cult of beauty on social media and the resulting feelings of inadequacy." – (The Danish Teachers' Association (Dansklærerforeningen)
"The book is a cheerful tale of jealousy and the desire to be chosen, friendship and togetherness, competition and envy, and accepting oneself - even if one is not the biggest or most impressive. The style is very cartoony, with lots of slapstick humor, quirky lines and colorful illustrations, and it's especially aimed at children who like funny stories about animals and horses - even if they don't normally read horse books!" – (Culture Information (Kulturinformation)
