A Summer Surprise

About the Book

A SUMMER SURPRISE begins with two children planning to visit their uncle's farm for two weeks, which is part of their Summer tradition. They enjoy the natural surroundings — the orchards, pastures and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. They take care of the smaller animals and also groom and ride the horses.

This visit turns out to be very different from the other times. The wounded Chincoteague pony that Uncle Mickey found and nurtured and the black stallion he brought from the rodeo when he retired decided to have a family. An unexpected chain of events is set into motion as the birth of a foal approaches. What will happen next?

Beautifully illustrated by Thomas McAteer and filled with excitement, A SUMMER SURPRISE is highly recommended reading for children and their families. The story depicts a challenge the children face and how they bravely handle the situation. It also encourages caring for animals.

About the Author

Virginia C. Seeney is a financial educational counselor, an educator, an aspiring freelance writer and author. She is the mother of Micah Jamil Seeney and Kennya Nailah Seeney. She was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and later moved to Newark, Delaware, where she currently resides. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Wilmington College while raising her two children and working fulltime. One of her goals is to make a significant contribution to children’s literature with stories that depict responsible, courageous children making viable decisions. This book is the start of that goal. It is a nostalgic rendition of those Summer days she and her brothers spent on her aunt and uncle’s farm near the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. They only needed to walk a few miles from the farm to enjoy the splendor of the Bay. She fondly remembers the farm house with its wraparound porch and the beautiful orchards, fields and pastures. This keepsake is a wonderful story based on those Summer days. It is superb reading for anyone who remembers those carefree days when they were young and couldn’t wait to travel to that favorite Summer place that was filled with joy and self discovery.