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Old Neb and the Lighthouse Treasure, it is the 1930s and we meet Neb, a horse who belongs to himself, and two families living on a white-beached island jewel set in the blue water of the Gulf of Mexico. Papa, the lighthouse keeper on St. George Island, does his best to help Elizabeth Ann and her friends come of age. He balances keeping them safe with allowing them to learn about life in a world filled with beauty and, sometimes, a little too much adventure. In this first Old Neb story, the three children spend a summer searching for pirate treasure.
This is a charming adventure story for middle grade readers set at an appealing time and place.
Synopsis
The story of children growing up on a pristine barrier island four miles off Florida's Gulf coast in the 1930s. Their days are spent swimming, soaking up the sun, and looking for adventure under the watchful eyes of the lighthouse keeper and Old Neb, a remarkable horse with a mind of his own. For ages 9-12.
Synopsis
Betty has just arrived on St. George Island with her family to spend the summer with her dad, the lighthouse keeper there. An old gold coin and a silver chain send Betty, brother Walter, and their friend Snooky on an adventure seeking buried treasure. Little does the trio know that someone has been leading them on a wild goose chase around the island. Mama and Papa have their hands full trying to protect them from snakes, storms, and, mostly, themselves. But it's faithful horse Old Neb who comes to their rescue time and again. Even after beautiful pony Prince and Billy the goat arrive, stealing the children's attention from Old Neb, the patient horse proves his loyalty to his favorite companions.
About the Author
Lois Swoboda lives in Apalachicola, Florida. She currently works as a staff writer for the Apalachicola and Carrabelle Times, the second oldest newspaper in Florida. She has three dogs, three cats, and loves the outdoors, the beach, and uncrowded places. Old Neb was inspired by stories told by Joe "Snooky" Barber, who spent over 70 years working as a waterman on Florida's Gulf coast.