Misty of Chincoteague

Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442487992
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
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. The frenzied roundup that follows on the next Pony Penning Day does indeed bring Phantom into their lives, in a way they never would have suspected. Phantom would forever be a creature of the wild. But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether...

Misty of Chincoteague

Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689862245
Category : Chincoteague Island (Va.)
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Paul and his sister Maureen's determination to own a pony from the herd on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, is greatly increased when the Phantom and her colt are among the ponies rounded up for the yearly auction.

Stormy, Misty's Foal

Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442488026
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
In this classic story by award-winning author Marguerite Henry, Misty fights for her life and the life of her unborn foal. A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In the midst of the storm, Misty—the famous mare of Chincoteague—is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on…Will Misty and her colt survive? This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them.

Misty's Twilight

Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442488069
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Misty’s Twilight is part thouroughbred, part Chinoteague pony, and one hundred percent fire and talent. A direct descendant of the most famous pony ever, Misty of Chinoteague, Twilight has greatness in her blood. Now it’s her turn to shine, perhaps as a cutting horse, a jumper, or in the graceful art of dressage. Can Twilight, whose ancestors were wild ponies living on an untamed island, do it? Can she compete against the best horses in the world...and win?

Sea Star

Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416927840
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
A wild colt rescued by two children is raised by a mare who has lost her own way.

Album of Horses

Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481442589
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Originally published: Chicago: Rand McNally, c1951.

Justin Morgan Had a Horse

Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442488018
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he’s a runt. And when schoolteacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, Joel is thrilled! Soon word about Little Bub has spread throughout the entire Northeast—this spirited colt can pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run faster than thoroughbreds! This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horses—the Morgan.

Runaway Pony

Author: Kristin Earhart
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481414208
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
A little pony with a talent for getting loose causes mischief throughout Chincoteague Island and inspires a nighttime adventure for Willa and Ben when she escapes one too many times.

A Pony with Her Writer

Author: Thea Feldman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534451552
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Dip a toe, paw, or fin into history with this fact-tastic Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about pets and the people who loved them! In this story, learn all about the true story behind Misty, Chincoteague Island, and Marguerite Henry! Ever since Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague was first published in 1947, generations of children have continued to be captivated by the beloved story. But did you know that the Newbery Award–winning author owned a pet pony named Misty in real life? Learn all about Misty and Marguerite’s friendship in this true story. A special section at the back of this book includes lots of fun facts about Chincoteague ponies!

A Pictorial Life Story of Misty

Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780528822100
Category : Misty (Horse)
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
The author describes how she came to own the well-known Chincoteague pony and their subsequent experiences together.