My Little Brony: An Unofficial Novel about Finding the Magic of Friendship

(Paperback, Skyhorse Kids)

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Drew Morris doesnt just feel like an outsider in his football-crazed Texas townhe actually is. He sucks at sports, even though his dad is the high school football coach. And his supposed teen growth spurt has yet to be seen, so hes sure his freshman year will be filled with seniors stuffing him in lockers.
However, Drew is spared from the bullying he expects. Instead, a girl named Skyewho constantly dons horse ears and talks about My Little Ponybecomes everyones target. Drew feels bad for her, but hes not about to stand up and take her place. At least not until he discovers what these My Little Ponies are all about.
Babysitting his younger sister one night, Drew is forced to watch My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Much to his surprise, he finds himself actually paying attention to the show . . . and maybe even wanting to watch another episode after his sister is in bed. As school drags on, lonely and boring, he keeps sneaking episodes on his tablet until he has watched every single one. Not only that, but hes even started drawing the ponies in his spare time. He knows if anyone finds out how much he likes the show, hell be a dead man walking like Skye.
As it becomes harder to keep his secret while he has to watch Skye get bullied for the one thing that has made him happy all year, Drew faces some important choices. Read about Drews search for friends and self-acceptance in My Little Brony.
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As a Brony, K. M. Hayes jumped on the chance to write about characters who share the same passion for My Little Pony. Hayes has always had a deep love for good animation in all forms and believes MLP is one of the best examples of American animation and storytelling. And, of course, watching MLP makes Hayes 20 percent cooler, which cant hurt. Hayes resides in Fremont, California.