A family travels to Chincoteague Island, Virginia, to see the annual wild pony penning auction. One daughter, Shannon, has saved her money and hopes to buy a pony. Events transpire unexpectedly and end happily. Shannon learns that in life, you get what you give. Middle grades-ages 8-12.

Lois K. Szymanski loves horses and writes childrens' books about her true experiences with them. She lives in Westminster, Maryland.