Lois Swoboda

Old Neb and The Lighthouse Treasure - Old Neb Lois Swoboda

Brief Description: 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."Marc Notes: Betty spends her summers on St. George Island, where her father is the lighthouse keeper. Along with her brother Walter, their friend Snooky, and Neb, the lighthouse horse, Betty embarks on an adventure that leads to treasure--; Provided by publisher. Brief Description: "Betty spends her summers on St. George Island, where her father is the lighthouse keeper. Along with her brother Walter, their friend Snooky, and Neb, the lighthouse horse, Betty embarks on an adventure that leads to treasure"--

Contributor Bio:  Swoboda, Lois 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.