Shahron Ameer (text) and Caroline Webb (illustrator), No chance Moonbeam!, Dressage Australia, May 2024, 36 pp., $29.69 (pbk, large print) 9780645901788
Moonbeam Joins the Hunt, Dressage Australia, August 2024, 36 pp., RRP $29.69 (pbk, large print) ISBN ISBN 9780645901856
Moonbeam gets smooooched!, Dressage Australia, October 2024, 36 pp., $29.69 (pbk, large print) ISBN 9781923364035
The Moonbeam series is a collection of stories that will resonate with young readers, especially those who love horses. Centred around the adventures of Moonbeam, a cheeky riding school horse, the series explores themes of friendship, trust, personal growth, and the healing power of animals.
Each book introduces a new challenge—whether it’s adjusting to a new environment, dealing with struggles, or overcoming fear—and Moonbeam plays a central role in each adventure.
In No chance, Moonbeam! it’s race day, and Moonbeam and friends are off to a charity race but soon the day takes a turn and stops being fun.
Moonbeam joins the hunt follows Moonbeam who excitedly joins a fox hunt, with lots to see and a few stumbles along the way she soon realises how much she is missed after returning to her stable home.
While Moonbeam gets smooooched takes readers to the rodeo where Moonbeam dreams big of being a bronco superstar and finds herself using all her speed to outrun a bull!
Shahron Ameer’s writing is accessible, making it a great choice for junior readers. The settings are realistically illustrated by Caroline Webb and portray a world of stables, trails, and riding competitions.
The Moonbeam series is a good pick for readers aged 8–12 who are looking for gentle, emotionally grounded stories about horses. It’s especially well-suited for those who ride or dream of riding one day. A thoughtful series all about compassion, growth, and the magic of human–animal bonds.
The whole series of The Adventures of Moonbeam can be found on Amazon.
Reviewed by Shelley Stephens
