Misty of Chincoteague

Marguerite Henry

Dec 2012 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this eBook

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...

Ratings and reviews

I like this book because it surprises you with a really slow start and a finish you will not believe.Trust me its a real good book (one of my favorites.)

Read this as a child and even now I still love it. Horse lovers everywhere must read this at least once. Misty of Chincoteague is a timeless classic that will draw you in.

I loved this book as a child, and I still love it! The homespun charm of the characters in the book warms my heart every time! A must read for children and adults alike.

About the author

Marguerite Henry (1902–1997) was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy, Misty’s Foal, and her work has won several Newbery Awards and Honors.

Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.