Showtym Adventures 7: Jackamo, the Supreme Champion

quality, highly readable

Kapiti News

[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

[T]his series has top shelf status in my 10-year-old's world.

Carly Thomas, The Sapling

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 a story which holds the attention. I really enjoyed the relatable, highly competent young female main characters – horse-riding certainly seems to breed resourcefulness, organisational skills, focus, responsibility and self-discipline! But then that’s not surprising, when it takes such a very huge commitment. I also liked the realistic financial aspects: these girls and their parents think about money, a lot, and how to manage their purchases, increase value, and fund their passion. I found that realism refreshing. Very often characters in stories just seem to have the cash to do stuff without really worrying about where it comes from – as if people all have secret private incomes and oodles of cash. Whereas in the real world, most people don’t. Finding the money to fund stuff is important. So, even for someone not into horses this is a very readable, very enjoyable story with great characters, and offers an inside look at another world. The writer’s expertise and understanding of this equestrian world is thorough and fascinating...A highly entertaining read.

Brin Murray, Kids Books NZ

This is the seventh book in Kelly Wilson’s Showtym Adventures and once again young horse-lovers will easily relate to the tale of Jackamo . . . the story is about grit, determination and bravery as the Wilson sisters, Kelly, Vicki and Amanda, continue to learn all they can about horses.

Linda Hall, Hawke's Bay Weekend