Marguerite Henry is the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy: Misty's Foal, all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions/5(K). Marguerite decided to go to these islands on Pony Penning Day, when the ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island. Wesley Dennis came along. They found the story of a colt named Misty, and wrote and illustrated the book, Misty of Chincoteague. Later, Marguerite came back and bought the real Misty pony and took her on tours for children. Although more time is spent on the Phantom of Assateague than Misty of Chincoteague, it doesn't detract from the book in any way. Marguerite Henry has a way of painting a picture for her readers and seamlessly weaving in pieces of history; she always makes for a great read, and this one is no exception.4/5.
Marguerite Henry's "Misty of Chincoteague" is the story of Maureen and Paul Beebe who are two children living on Chincoteague Island with their grandparents. They dream of one day owning a horse known as Phantom but the problem is the species has never been caught in the yearly hunting on Assateague Island. Marguerite Henry was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind; Misty of Chincoteague; and Stormy, Misty's Foal, all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions. Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together. Paperback. 37 offers from $ Marguerite Henry Horse Books Set of 6 Volumes Including Misty of Chincoteague, Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague, Stormy, Misty's Foal, Misty's Twilight, Justin Morgan Had a Horse, and King of the Wind, the Story of the Godolphin Arabian. out of 5 stars.
About The Book. Marguerite Henry’s beloved story of a wild horse’s gentle colt—winner of a Newbery Honor! On the island of Chincoteague, off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland, lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely-seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her—that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can’t live without her. Marguerite Henry was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind; Misty of Chincoteague; and Stormy, Misty’s Foal, all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions. Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together. Although more time is spent on the Phantom of Assateague than Misty of Chincoteague, it doesn't detract from the book in any way. Marguerite Henry has a way of painting a picture for her readers and seamlessly weaving in pieces of history; she always makes for a great read, and this one is no exception.
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