Sea Feather (An Avon Camelot Book) [Paperback]

Lois Szymanski (Author), Laurie Hardin (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: An Avon Camelot Book

"Don't look at this trip as a failure." Mom paused to look into Alison's green eyes. "Someday you'll get your pony."

Taking a deep breath, Alison wiped a stray tear from her cheek.

"I've always believed that what you give in life is exactly what you get back," Mom said. "You have given a lot to others, and one of these days you will get back the things you dream of."

Every year, Alison's family goes to Chincoteague Island to see the wild pony auction. But this year is different: Alison has saved $550, and her parents say that if she and her sister Laura can find a pony for that price, they can spend the money. But with ponies being sold at $1,000 or more, it looks hopeless - until two strangers enter the auction, and the girls realize they may be the recipients of a priceless gift.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lois Szymanski has written two other books for young people, including A New Kind Of Magic and Patches, which is also set on Chincoteague Island. She lives on a small farm in Westminster, Maryland, with her husband and two daughters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 74 pages
• Publisher: Camelot (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380805669
• ISBN-13: 978-0380805662
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #372,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully realistic story, October 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sea Feather (An Avon Camelot Book) (Paperback)

As with all of Szymanski's books, parents and other adults form strong role models for the young characters. The beautifully realistic illustrations enhance the story. I love the interaction between the older and younger sister as they alternate between getting along and bickering - just like real sisters! And the setting is so detailed, I feel like I could go to Assateague & Chincoteague Islands and feel right at home. Syzmanski provides a moral to the story when Alison and Laura find that learning to give is so much more important than getting.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Role Model for Giving Back, October 19, 2003

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Patt Simpson (Aston, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea Feather (An Avon Camelot Book) (Paperback)

If you are searching for just the right book for your children that features characters learning the life lesson of "giving back", this is the best book you could choose. The characters of Carolynn and Ed are close friends and truly give back everyday. Unfortunately for the world, Carollynn recently succumbed to cancer, but her loving spirit of making others feel special lives on through this book. Children will read how determination, faith and loving others will bring unexpected rewards.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Horse lovers will enjoy this one..., February 3, 2004

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea Feather (An Avon Camelot Book) (Paperback)

The seventieth annual pony swim on Chincoteague Island was going to be special! Every year, Alison's family went there on vacation. Every year, Alison begged for her parents to buy a pony. Every year, they replied they could not afford to purchase one.

This year though, Alison saved up $500 to bid on a pony. Her parents agreed she could buy a pony if she had enough money. The problem was that most of them sold for $1,000 or more!

*** Sea Feather is the perfect name for this horse. You will see why in the story. Perfect story for ages 8 - 14, especially for girls who adore ponies! The story is well written and flows smoothly. Recommended. ***