Books by Lois Szymanski
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OUT OF THE SEA
The complete guide to everything Chincoteague Pony! History, a Pony Penning guide, rescue stories, training tips and more are all inside this beautiful book, full of full color photography.
NONFICTION/ Paperback
All ages
A PONY NAMED PATCHES
Matt doesn't realize the good things to come, after he is sent to live on Chincoteague after his father passes. There he meets a new friend, sees the birth of a wild pony foal and makes a plan for the future.
FICTION/Paperback
3rd grade reading level
WILD COLT
Join this wild colt & his band in the wetlands of Assateague Island. Light, rhyming verses & beautiful oil paintings show what these ponies experience daily. Wildlife guide in the back of the book.
PICTURE BOOK for the youngest set. Hardcover.
SURFER DUDE
A circle of life story that shares the true, inspirational tale of Surfer Dude, a half-mustang stallion who was an iconic pony, loved by many and introduces readers to Riptide, his famous son, who can still be found on the Refuge.
NONFICTION Picture Book
For all ages.
CHINCOTEAGUE PONY TALES
This series of books offers true, inspirational tales about the Chincoteague Ponies we love.
Look for wild foal rescue stories, funny stories that show how smart they are in the wild, tales about what these ponies are doing in the equestrian world after being purchased at auction, and other
stories of love and hope
Paperback/ Nonfiction - For all ages
YOUR CHINCOTEAGUE PONY FOAL'S FIRST YEAR
The complete guide to purchasing, hauling, feeding, training & caring for a Chincoteague Pony foal from the annual Pony Penning auction.
Nonfiction/ Paperback/
The True Story of SEA FEATHER
When a family travels to Chincoteague Island to see the annual Pony Penning, teir daughters decide to try to buy a foal. How things fall into place becomes an inspirational true story with a lesson - In life, you get what you give.
Creative Nonfiction/ Paperback
Middle grades–ages 8-12.
The True Story of MIRACLE MAN
The story of an orphaned foal found near death on Assateague Island, and the little girl whose faith and dedication helped him survive. The efforts to save him were heroic and this iconic stallion surprised everyone. He soon became a legendary island sire.
Creative Nonfiction/ Paperback
Middle grades–ages 8-12.
CHINCOTEAGUE PONIES:
Untold Tales
With photographs and paintings by Linda Kantjas, this book shares history of the island and photos of some of the older mares and stallions who were the foundation of the breed.
Nonfiction/ Paperback
GEORGIE McLITTLE
With beautiful illustrations by Linda Kantjaz, this fictionalized version shares the true story of the rescued miniature horse Lois Szymanski and her family brought home to love forever.
PICTURE BOOK/ Hardcover.
HELLO HAZEL
With beautiful illustrations by Linda Kantjaz, this fictionalized story shares how Lois Szymanski and her family ended up bringing home a second miniature horse to love!
PICTURE BOOK/ Hardcover.
The True Story of QUINTILLIUS
A young girl who already has a Chincoteague Pony at home saves her money to go back and buy one she will not outgrow. She has just been through a tough surgery, but works hard to save. Will she be able to purchase the foal of her derams?
Creative Nonfiction/ Paperback
Middle grades–ages 8-12.
GRANDFATHER'S SECRET
When Charley's grandfather dies, his old houseboat comes to the family. While his Dad is angry that his father has squandered his money & jewel collection Charley finds something scary on board. The spirit of Grandfather sends him on a mission to retrieve three items and what he uncovers solves the mystery of Grandfather’s secret.
Fiction/ Paperback
5th grade reading level
THE GETTYSBURG GHOST GANG
Written with co-author, Shelley Sykes, this fiction series for middle grade kids follows the story of two boys who live on a campground in Gettysburg. When they dig up a soldier's ID tag in book one, they meet the Civil War ghost, Corporal Jared Scott. The Corporal follows them through the series as they meet other ghosts. The series offers kids the thirll they alove along with some of an opportunity to learn more about the interesting history of the Civil War era.
Nonfiction/ Paperback - 3rd to 5th grade level
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