Books with author Marta Moran Bishop

Winnie Award Winner at the Equus Film Festival. Best Equine Rescue book.Dinky: The Nurse Mare’s Foal is the story of one little foals fight for survival after being taken from his mother within hours of his birth. Dinky, takes us on a poignant trip through the heart and mind of an animal, who was born for the sole purpose of producing milk in the mare. In the elite world of horses, Dinky was considered a by-product, a ‘junk foal.’Dinky’s story will resonate with animal lovers, as well as anyone who has adopted. Although a horse, his story has been called an adoption story. The reader can follow him through the heartbreak, cruelty, loneliness, and finally to happiness in his forever home. His story is based on true events. Each event from the moment the author met Dinky actually happened, though it is the author’s interpretation of what he might have been thinking and feeling during the occasions described in his story. His early life which is unknown has been fictionalized by the author and constructed through research and imagination.There are many wonderful animal rescue leagues, many are very empathic to these young animals, though some are not. Since Ms. Bishop has no knowledge of Dinky’s early days she used the latter to enhance the strength of his story. It will break your heart, open your eyes, lift you up, and teach you much about horses. It is suitable for all ages.

Winnie Award Winner at the Equus Film Festival. Dinky: The Nurse Mare’s Foal is the story of one little foals fight for survival after being taken from his mother within hours of his birth. Dinky, takes us on a poignant trip through the heart and mind of an animal, who was born for the sole purpose of producing milk in the mare. In the elite world of horses, Dinky was considered a by-product, a ‘junk foal.’Dinky’s story will resonate with animal lovers, as well as anyone who has adopted. Although a horse, his story has been called an adoption story. The reader can follow him through the heartbreak, cruelty, loneliness, and finally to happiness in his forever home. His story is based on true events. Each event from the moment the author met Dinky actually happened, though it is the author’s interpretation of what he might have been thinking and feeling during the occasions described in his story. His early life which is unknown has been fictionalized by the author and constructed through research and imagination.There are many wonderful animal rescue leagues, many are very empathic to these young animals, though some are not. Since Ms. Bishop has no knowledge of Dinky’s early days she used the latter to enhance the strength of his story. It will break your heart, open your eyes, lift you up, and teach you much about horses. It is suitable for all ages.

In a world where the Gods walk and their spirits commune with mankind, there must be those trained while in a trance to intercede with them, for the good of the tribe.Mondoani, a young woman, is chosen by the Gods to take the place of the Old Mother upon her passing. Is this frail young woman strong enough to carry the spirits of the Gods? Can she learn quickly enough to save her people from possible famine and death?For it will be her responsibility to carry the memories of all those who have passed from this life and to help protect and lead her people across the dead lands and snowy plains to a place they can safely spend the winter. But before she can accomplish that she must choose an apprentice from among the young girls and women, someone who can take her place should she fall.Will Mondoani’s youth and inexperience condemn the tribe to death or will she rise above it and with the help of the magical world choose correctly?

Winnie Award Winner at the Equus Film Festival. Dinky: The Nurse Mare’s Foal is the story of one little foals fight for survival after being taken from his mother within hours of his birth. Dinky, takes us on a poignant trip through the heart and mind of an animal, who was born for the sole purpose of producing milk in the mare. In the elite world of horses, Dinky was considered a by-product, a ‘junk foal.’Dinky’s story will resonate with animal lovers, as well as anyone who has adopted. Although a horse, his story has been called an adoption story. The reader can follow him through the heartbreak, cruelty, loneliness, and finally to happiness in his forever home. His story is based on true events. Each event from the moment the author met Dinky actually happened, though it is the author’s interpretation of what he might have been thinking and feeling during the occasions described in his story. His early life which is unknown has been fictionalized by the author and constructed through research and imagination.There are many wonderful animal rescue leagues, many are very empathic to these young animals, though some are not. Since Ms. Bishop has no knowledge of Dinky’s early days she used the latter to enhance the strength of his story. It will break your heart, open your eyes, lift you up, and teach you much about horses. It is suitable for all ages.

Dinky began his life as an orphan. He was taken from his mother shortly after his birth. He is a nurse mare foal and was born to be thrown away, in order for his mother to have the milk to nurse what some consider a more important foal.Although, the book contains some sad and confusing moments, it is also a story of the love of life. It was adapted from Ms. Bishop's novel, Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal, much of the trauma that Dinky suffered has been removed to allow children to grasp the meaning without fear.Dinky's Quest: The Journey Begins, is the first book in the series written for ages three to eight and based on true events.Dinky's Quest: The Journey Begins, tells the story of one little foals fight for survival, his journey to find his place in his new herd, and the importance of respect. In it, Dinky, tells us how discussing his past helps him overcome his fears and discover his own uniquenessIt is an important story of adoption and how all forms of life have feelings and needs.

Ms. Bishop’s, latest children’s poetry book in the Wee Three series, Innocence and Wonder takes you into a clean and innocent world where everything is funny and positive. Even everyday lessons are learned without harming. The talented writer once again puts the best of her soul and experience in these wonderful poems.Her poems remind us of a child’s world, full of observations and discoveries. As seen through a child’s eyes we view, animals, bugs, and plant life. Many of the funny poems tell of worms, bees, clever cats, and dogs. The poems also speak to us of nature, rain, snow, and rainbows, describing them from a charmingly wonderful children’s perception.Ms. Bishop’s poetry gives us a unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of an innocent child. I am convinced that Marta still lives as an inquisitive little girl who is interested in everything.

In a world where the Gods walk and their spirits commune with mankind, there must be those trained while in a trance to intercede with them, for the good of the tribe.Mondoani, a young woman, is chosen by the Gods to take the place of the Old Mother upon her passing. Is this frail young woman strong enough to hold the spirits of the Gods when they descend?For it will be her responsibility to hold the memories of all those who have lived before. These memories of the past are the keys to the survival of her people and she will need to find the strength of spirit and body to help protect and lead her people. For they must travel across the dead lands and snowy plains to a place they can safely spend the winter or die from starvation in a land devoid of rain.But before she can accomplish that she must choose an apprentice from among the young girls and women, someone who can take her place should she fall.Will Mondoani’s youth and inexperience condemn the tribe to death or will she rise above it and with the help of the magical world choose correctly?

Wee Three: A Child's World is poetry written from the point of view of a child. It covers seventy years of memories as seen through the eyes of a child. It is a charming look into the simplicity, joy, and innocent pleasure that a child sees when looking at the world. All of life is new and different, from learning about nature, to responsibility, and amusing oneself on a rainy day. It is reminiscent of A.A. Milne, E.H.Shepard, Robert Louis Stevenson, in that it can be read and enjoyed by any age. Wee Three: A Child's World is the second edition of Wee Three: A Mother's Love in Verse.

Samantha knows she should be grateful to her crazy aunt for giving her a place to live. Aunt Olivia might be ancient and possibly demented, but she understands the importance of family and still cares what the neighbors think. Sanibel Island off the coast of Florida may be an awesome place to live, but dear God, it’s hot in the summer. Sweltering, mind numbing, take-your-breath-away hot. Living on an island can be isolating. And dangerous. While a Category 4 hurricane churns across the Gulf of Mexico, Samantha helps her best friend Roxanne, and the entire D’Lombardi family prepare for a possible direct hit. Oh. Yeah. And something is attacking and killing the residents of Sanibel Island.Sam Parker is a geek and she knows it. She loves her books, she loves her math and sciences and she loves her sea turtles. Nothing she can do about it. On an early morning reconnaissance mission on behalf of “Turtle Ladies” she discovers what she believes to be a turtle crawl on Aunt Olivia’s beach. Close examination by the experts reveal, that not only is the nest not a turtle’s, but the egg cache of a something much more sinister.

Samantha dangles helplessly above the clearing. The loop in the rope pinches her foot so tight she cant’ kick loose, nor are her skinny arms strong enough to haul herself back up to the platform. Back to safety. She can’t see the Komodo deep in the blackness of the carriage house, but she can hear it chomp and slurp its way through the bloody, odiferous bait. Her foot is numb. How much longer can she hang here? More importantly, how much longer before the Komodo notices her? Samantha knows she should be grateful to her crazy aunt for giving her a place to live. Aunt Olivia might be ancient and possibly demented, but she understands the importance of family and still cares what the neighbors think. Sanibel Island may be an awesome place to live, with the beaches, and the money, and the mansions. But, dear God, it’s hot in the summer. Sweltering, mind numbing, take-your-breath-away hot. And living on an island can be isolating. And dangerous. While Hurricane Allison churns across the Gulf of Mexico, Samantha helps her best friend Roxanne, and the entire D’Lombardi family prepare for a possible direct hit. Oh. Yeah. And something is attacking and killing the residents of Sanibel Island.