Jean Slaughter Doty wrote over a dozen novels about horses and ponies, including
The Crumb and C
an I Get There by Candlelight?. Her stories have been treasured by generations of riders.
Ruth Sanderson has illustrated books for children of all ages, including the first paperback covers for the entire
Black Stallion series. She lives with her family in Ware, Massachusetts, and her favorite hobby is horseback riding.