Crusaders of the Lost Mark

by Magnolia Belle (Adapter)

The Cutie Mark Crusaders continue their quest to discover their special talent and help a classmate with his campaign for student pony president. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.

Genres: Fiction, Picture Books

24 pages, Library Binding

Published December 15, 2017

About the author

Magnolia Belle grew up in a military family and has lived in several U.S. states as well as the Orient. She graduated in 1978 from Tarleton State University, where, as editor of the University paper, she won first place in the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Editorial competition in 1977. She was also a member of "Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities" in 1977-78. She currently lives in Texas with her husband and their (spoiled) dogs.

A singer/songwriter and guitarist, she played with a band in the 1980s that made 3 albums. Belle proudly declares some Native American heritage. The above two facts are part of the basis of the Black Wolf series. Considering herself a native Texan, her T'on Ma and Black Wolf series are both set in that great state.

Reviews

[Ian McHugh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oh dear...underlying this story is the idea that, no matter what circumstances you are born into, they should not define you. An admirable goal. The complexity of the premise story - competition based on "implementation of policy" as class representative - and the way in which the story is resolved left a bad taste. "Silver Spoon" eventually calls on her Dad to provide the money to fulfill the promises made as if that is a noble way to resolve all issues. Not the best message to send to young girls methinks...

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

An elementary and up picture book about a group of my little ponies looking for and waitingf or their cutie marks which determines their path in life.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely adorable! This is a great read-aloud with a fantastic moral. Highly recommend.