Misty of Chincoteague

Marc Notes: Paul and Maureen Beebe's determination to own a pony from the herd on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, is greatly increased when the elusive Phantom and her colt are among the ponies rounded up for the yearly auction.; Ages 8-12.; Newbery Medal Honor Book, 1948. Brief Description: This Newbery Honor Book is set on an island off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland where a band of wild ponies has lived for centuries. A rarely seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her lives among the ponies. Called Phantom, she is captured in frenzied roundup; however, she would forever be a creature of the wild. But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether. Illustrations. Review Quotes: "A thrilling and long-to-be-remembered tale." -- "San Francisco Chronicle" Publisher Marketing: Marguerite Henry's beloved story of a wild horse's gentle colt--and winner of a Newbery Honor--is now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. 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... This cherished classic from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition. Review Citations: Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1037 (EAN 9781416927839, Paperback) Booklist 08/01/1993 pg. 2081 (EAN 9781559947664, Analog Audio Cassette) Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2001 pg. 56 (EAN 9780689845123, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 546 (EAN 9780027436228, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 470 (EAN 9780027436228, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 689 (EAN 9780027436228, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1037 (EAN 9780027436228, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 11/27/2000 pg. 78 (EAN 9780689839269, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 306 (EAN 9780689839269, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 306 (EAN 9780689839269, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 546 (EAN 9780689714924, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 470 (EAN 9780689714924, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 689 (EAN 9780689714924, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 500 (EAN 9780026890908, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 500 (EAN 9780026887595, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 546 (EAN 9780606040099, Prebound-Sewn) Contributor Bio:  Henry, Marguerite 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. Contributor Bio:  Dennis, Wesley 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.