The Starlight Stables Gang: 1 — illustrated horse adventure

The Starlight Stables Gang: 1 is the opening book in Esme Higgs's horse-centred adventure series. Summer learns to ride while helping at a stable, then joins her new friends to solve the mystery of a missing pony. The listing describes it as illustrated by Hannah George.

At a glance

First book in the Starlight Stables Gang series.
Follows Summer as she learns to ride by helping at a stable.
The story develops into a mystery when Luna the pony goes missing.
Listing says the book is illustrated by Hannah George.

Price

£7.04Save 22%

Reference price: ~~£8.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines horses, new friendships and a missing-pony mystery in one story.
A clear series starting point for readers who want to follow the Starlight Stables Gang from book one.
The listed 304-page length gives a substantial story for young readers.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Puffin
Publication date	30 Mar. 2023
Language	English
Print length	304 pages
Reading age listed	7 - 10 years, from customers
ISBN-10	0241597684
ISBN-13	978-0241597682

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	12.8 x 1.9 x 19.7 cm
Weight listed	216 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The publisher description suggests ages 8–12, while the product details give a customer-derived reading-age range of 7 - 10 years. Consider the child’s reading confidence and preferred level when choosing.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children who enjoy horse stories, stable settings and animal mysteries.
Readers looking for the first book in an illustrated adventure series.
Adults choosing a story for a child interested in horses and friendship.

Less suited to

Readers seeking non-fiction riding instruction or factual horse-care guidance.

The Starlight Stables Gang: 1 — illustrated horse adventure · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 247 ratings

5 stars84%84%
4 stars7%7%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star5%5%

The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. Most of the recorded ratings are five-star, though a smaller share are one-star. This indicates generally favourable overall scores alongside some less positive experiences, but does not show what readers praised or criticised. The ratings alone cannot establish whether the story, illustrations or reading level will suit a particular child.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Starlight Stables Gang: 1 about?

Summer gets the chance to learn to ride by helping at Starlight Stables, where she makes friends. When Luna the pony disappears, the gang follows clues to find her.

Is this the first book in the series?

Yes. The listing identifies it as the first book in the Starlight Stables Gang series.

Who illustrated the book?

The listing names Hannah George as the illustrator.

What age is the book aimed at?

The description calls it an adventure for horse-mad 8–12 year olds, while the product details show a customer-derived reading-age range of 7 - 10 years. These are different guides, so suitability depends on the reader.