Misty of Chincoteague

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Marguerite Henrys beloved story of a wild horses gentle coltwinner 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 herthat is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they cant 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...

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"A thrilling and long-to-be-remembered tale."

-- "San Francisco Chronicle"

Author Bio

Marguerite Henry was the beloved author of such classic horse stories asKing of the Wind; Misty of Chincoteague;andStormy, Mistys 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.