Books like Dexter by Clyde Robert Bulla

Name: Dexter
Author: Clyde Robert Bulla

The story follows Dave, whose only companions are his quiet imagination and a small, sensitive pony named Dexter. When a peculiar new family arrives, Dave befriends them and discovers a bond with Dexter that the town’s residents shy away from.

First publish date: 1973

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Clyde Robert Bulla

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 0.0 (0 community ratings)

All books by Clyde Robert Bulla

How are these books recommended?

The books recommended for Dexter by Clyde Robert Bulla are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.

Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.

Books similar to Dexter (14 similar books)

📘 Anne of Green Gables

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

A young orphan girl from Canada makes her way to a Prince Edward Island farm and becomes a cherished member of a family there, all while proving she has a talent for making friends and learning languages.

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 (77 ratings)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like Anne of Green Gables

📘 The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

A lonely orphan girl on the Yorkshire moors befriends a disabled cousin and unlocks the secrets of a hidden garden.

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 (70 ratings)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like The Secret Garden

📘 Little House in the Big Woods

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

A charming first look at early American pioneer life, following young Laura Ingalls and her family as they live in a simple Wisconsin cabin, learn chores, and grow together on the Big Woods frontier.

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 (50 ratings)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like Little House in the Big Woods

📘 The Little Engine That Could

by Watty Piper

A charming tale of a small locomotive whose optimism and perseverance show children the power of "I can".

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.0 (4 ratings)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like The Little Engine That Could

📘 City of Masks

by Mary Hoffman

When ill Lucien discovers he can sleep‑travel to Bellezza, a Venice‑like parallel city, he must prevent a murder plot against its ruler, risking his only chance to return home.

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.0 (3 ratings)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like City of Masks

📘 Silver Spurs

by Miralee Ferrell

When Kate finally owns a horse, she plans to raise money by boarding animals and hosting a barn show, but rival Melissa threatens the plan and the coveted silver spurs. A Christian‑themed story about friendship, faith, and perseverance.

★★★★★★★★★★ 2.0 (1 rating)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like Silver Spurs

📘 Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

by Erica Silverman

Cowgirl Kate and her hungry cowhorse Cocoa count cows, share a story, and help each other drift to sleep.

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 (1 rating)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

📘 Saige

by Jessie Haas

Ten‑year‑old Saïge Copeland rallies her grandma's ranch, trains a horse, and organizes a parade to save art classes at her New Mexico school.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like Saige

📘 Horse Mad Summer

by Kathy Helidoniotis

After moving to Shady Creek, Ashleigh’s summer promise of horse‑loving fun turns tense when her old friend Jenna arrives, sparking tensions with her new best friend Becky and challenging the trio’s friendship.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)

Similar?
✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0

Books like Horse Mad Summer