BOOKS TO DELIGHT AND RELAX THE YOUNG READER AND THOSE YOUNG AT HEART WHO LOVE ANIMALS: 

All Books are $7.00 Each (Includes Free shipping) Email: SAnt1425@aol.com  to place order.

 

RANGER THE CAT:TALES OF THE YELLOW TAVERN CAT.

This story is set in the historical town of Heathsville, Virginia. It tells the tale of the cat who “owned” the people restoring Rice’s Hotel/ Huglett’s Tavern in the 1990s. Presented in a very upbeat fashion, with wonderful quotes about cats scattered throughout the text. (Suitable for ages 12 through adult). 

 

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SNOW PRINCE: THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS PONY OF HEATHSVILLE, VIRGINIA. 

This story related the adventures of Jen and her best friend, LaVarne in finding a magical pony during the Christmas season. Set in the historic town of Heathsville, Virginia, the history of horses, of colonists and of mythical tales of the area are woven into the story.

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And The Purple Pig Played Piccolo

This is a whimsical tale of a purple pig and his human family. Adventures befall Henry as he adjusts to his magical powers and his life in a musical household. Wonderful friendships develop among Henry and a young girl, named Harriet, her cat and her Basset hound. 

 

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The Adventures of McCue, My Wonder Horse!

This is a series of stories about the author’s life and adventures with a true character of a horse, told with humor. His personality gets them into some strange situations. There were many unexpected thrills and chills loving and sharing life with McCue for 23 years.(Appeals to twelve and older, adolescents and most definitely, adults.)
 

 

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Keeokee, The Beautiful Swimmer.

This is the story of a magical blue crab and his special friend, a young Native American, Young Eagle. It is set during the colonial period of history and explores their many adventures together. Though they come from totally different worlds, they share a deep bond that cannot be broken even by a separation. Their friendship lives forever in the stars. This story also contains many interesting facts about shellfish. (Appeals to the nine and under reader best.)

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Merlin: The Magic Marimba.

Merlin is a talking marimba who can also play music by himself or with special people whom he loves. Artie is the hero of the story. Though he is a very little boy, he dreams about playing the marimba and taking music lessons at a Music School. Merlin and Artie have their first adventure together. Their friend, Randolph, the marimba playing rabbit helps with the music and with their bonding. (Appeals to the seven and under reader best.)

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Paula: The Perfectly Pleasing Pigeon.

Paula is a trained racing pigeon who becomes very tired during one of her first flights. She stops to rest at a farm. While she is there, she becomes friends with a lonely little girl named, Willow. Though eventually the girl must return Paula to her rightful owner a wonderful friendship develops. Letting someone go doesn’t always mean losing them forever. The story contains many interesting facts about pigeons and the heoric acts they performed during various wars. (Appeals to the ten and under reader best.)

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The Wardley Stories: The Life and Times of Foxfyre Jaspers Wardley.

By Victor E. Gramigna. This is the story of a wonderful dog, names Wardley and his adventures while growing up in a big city. Wardley has many special friends whom the young reader will meet in this story. All of Wardley’s times are told in his own voice. (Appeals to those who want Grandma or Grandpa to read them a story or to the very young reader.)








 

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The Wardley Stories: Book Two, Tales of Spinnaker and Luck.

By Victor E. Gramigna. These are more of the life stories of the dog, Wardley as he grows from a puppy to a young dog. The reader will meet his best friend, Spinnaker, and enjoy their adventures together. The bond between Wardley and his person are again shown through his own eyes and voice. The young dog learns the secret of luck as well as meeting Lucky the cat. (Appeals to those who want Grandma or Grandpa to read them a story or to the very young reader.)

 

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Coming Soon:

SInging Cat and Mule proudly announces the near completion of the new book "Lucy Long, Robert E. Lee's Other Warhorse: The Mare with Mysteries." The story of Lucy contains many twists and turns. It follows her loss immediately after the Civil War and her discovery in Essex County Virginia as well as her interesting reunion with General Lee. The reader will become familiar with the names of important characters who played a prominent role in Lucy's story. These include Captain Hopkins, Major Harmon, Dr. Garnett, Dr. Fauntelroy, Mr. William Campbell, Mr. Peter Derieux, General Rooney Lee, Captain Robert E. Lee, Jr.,, Mr. Riplogle, and Mr. MacKey.In addition, the Lee family and their various animals, all of which were deeply loved, are discussed. This is not a story of the rights and wrongs of the CIvil War but simply a true and well documented tale, from many historical sources never before used, of the return of a much beloved mare to her rightful owner. Letters of Robert E. Lee were used with the expressed permission of The VIrginia Historical Society given to the author.The sources and writings in the book are protected by copyright as of October 1, 2011. No part of the book may be reproduced in any form without the written permision of the author.

1. Merlin, The Marimba, The Magic Begins. A children’s book.

2.The Wardley Christmas Story by Victor E. Gramigna. A children’s
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3. A Quiet Glory, The Life and Times of Dr. James Skelton Gilliam
    Story, Civil War Surgeon, Beloved Country Doctor of
    Northumberland and Lancaster Counties, Virginia by Susan Anthony-
    Tolbert. A Biography and History.

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