Barrington Stoke
Meg and Merlin : Having Fun : Book 4
Meg and Merlin : Having Fun : Book 4
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Meg and Merlin brave a “Fun Day” at the stables and learn some exciting new tricks in this high-spirited new instalment of Tanya Landman’s popular horse-riding series. Meg and her friend Sam take their ponies Merlin and Alfred for a “Fun Day” at a nearby stables. But with Sam’s bossy mum as one of the instructors, the day isn’t anything like as much fun as they’d hoped.
Not until Merlin has to tackle a water jump, and then there are plenty of laughs all round! Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
- Author: Tanya Landman
- Illustrator: Sònia Albert
- Imprint: Barrington Stoke
- ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑871833‑6
- Publication date: 10 April 2025
- Interest age: 7+; Reading age: ~7 years
- Design features: Short chapters, accessible font & layout, illustrated pages, suitable for reluctant or supported readers.
- Genre/Theme: Horse‑riding adventure, friendship, confidence, fun‑day challenges.
FAQs
Q1. Is this book suitable for readers with dyslexia or reading difficulties?
Yes — it’s published by Barrington Stoke, a specialist imprint for accessible reading, and the reading‑age is given as around 7 years for readers aged 7+.
Q2. What age is the book aimed at?
The interest age is 7+ (primary readers) and the reading age is also around 7 years, making it suitable for children who read below their age but still want an age‑appropriate story.
Q3. What is the story about?
Meg and her friend Sam take their ponies – Merlin and Alfred – to a “Fun Day” at a stables. When Sam’s mum is one of the instructors, Meg worries the day won’t be fun. But as Merlin faces a water‑jump and some riding challenges, the laughs begin.
Q4. Could it be used in schools or reading‑intervention settings?
Absolutely — its short length , accessible design, engaging theme and age‑appropriate interest make it ideal for classroom libraries, reading support groups or home reading for children who find standard texts daunting.
Q5. Is prior knowledge of the series required?
No — although this is the fourth book in the “Meg & Merlin” series, the story stands alone and can be enjoyed by readers who have not read previous titles.