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Merja Jalo

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Merja Jalo (born November 25, 1951, as Merja Viro) is a Finnish children's and young adult book writer; most of her books tell about the life with horses.[1][2]

Works

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Her first writing was "Yllätysori" in 1977[1] from the Nummela Pony Stable [fi], her longest and most popular series.[2]

The second series was Haavikko Stables [fi] (1978–2001).

The Nea [fi] series was published during 1989–2015.

The Markus series started in 1992.

She also wrote a series about Jesse the dog together with her sister Marvi.[2]

Jalo wrote of her own experience with horses since her childhood. She was also in racehorse breeding in her own stable (until a horse accident).[2]

Awards

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