| Misty of Chincoteague |  | Author: Marguerite Henry
Creator: Wesley Dennis
Publisher: Aladdin
Category: Book
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Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 14,847
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rei Anv
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 176
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Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 1416927832
EAN: 9781416927839
ASIN: 1416927832
Publication Date: December 26, 2006
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Amazon.com Review
On an island 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. Marguerite Henry's Newbery Honor Book has captivated generations of boys and girls both with its thrilling descriptions of true incidents from the tiny island of Chincoteague, and its realistic yet wonderfully magical atmosphere. This story of an animal brought into captivity poignantly reveals the powerful opposing forces of humans and nature. Wesley Dennis's pen-and-ink ponies are masterfully depicted with rippling muscles, shaggy coats, and free spirits. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
Nobody could capture the Phantom. She was the wildest mare on Assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white "map" on her shoulders was her mark of freedom.Paul and Maureen Beebe had their hearts set on owning her. They were itching to buy and tame her, and worked hard to earn the money that she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her and for two years she had escaped them.... Pony Penning Day holds a surprise for everyone, for Paul not only brings in the Phantom, but her newborn colt as well. Can Paul and Maureen possibly earn enough to buy them both?
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 A Timeless Classic February 24, 2006
Diogenette
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I first read "Misty of Chincoteague" when I was a child in the 1950s. I loved the story so much that I ended up memorizing it so that I could tell it to myself after lights-out. My parents took me to Pony Penning Day in the late 1950s, when Chincoteague was still very much like the town Marguerite Henry described and the bridge to Assateague was way, way in the future.
Pony Penning Day was very exciting, but even more exciting was the fact that Misty was still alive and living at the Beebe ranch! I still have a picture of me petting her. Marguerite Henry was there, too -- a wonderful woman, with a genuine love for children. So was Grandpa Beebe, looking very much like Wesley Dennis drew him.
I will always treasure the memory of that vacation, and judging by the other reviews of this book, there are many, many people out there for whom this book occupies a special place in their hearts.
Even though times have changed since this book was written (Maureen would probably not play so much of a second fiddle to Paul these days), the story itself is timeless: the love of the children for the Phantom; their yearning to own her; their willingness to do whatever it took to buy her; Paul's eventual triumph; and, once again, the love of the children for the Phantom that compels them to do what it best for her: these things make up a story that will continue to captivate children for many generations to come.
I would also like to add that the Wesley Dennis illustrations in all of Marguerite Henry's books are simply wonderful. That was a very serendipituous partnership, because his drawings add so much to Mrs. Henry's spledid stories.
Best book I ever read-Jamie May 18, 2000
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I really like the book Misty because I really like horses and colts. I think the book was good also because Marguerite Henry was a good author. The climax is: Will Paul and Maureen ever get to get the Phantom to her colt at Penning Day? My first opinion is I think Misty is the best for kids to read. My second opinion is: People that love horses should read the book Misty. My last opinion is: Misty was the best book I have ever read. Jamie
I loved this book! It made me want a pony of my own. September 18, 1999
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
A friend recommended this book to me and I just thought, "Yeah, great". But then I started seeing it in book catalogs, at other friends' houses, and kept hearing other people at school blabbing and gabbing about the second book, "Stormy, Misty's Foal." So, finally I read the book and after the first page I couldn't put it down! It was a wonderful and supreme tale, and led me to reading "Stormy", "King of the Wind", "Sea Star, and many other horse books, besides. I think Marguerite Henry is one of the most talented authors in the United States. I love horses and I want a pony!!!
Misty of Chincoteague July 19, 2001
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
From the dad of an eight-year old daughter: "Misty of Chincotegue" is a cute and engaging story about a young brother and sister, who live with their grandparents and find a love and yearning for a special horse. It contains interesting plot developments and the local color and imagery is well done. My children's parochial school, St. Piux X in Norfolk, VA., requires this novel as one of it's pre-4th grade summer reading selection. My daughter and I read it and discussed it together. The vocabulary is alligned with the age group. The novel is complimented through its charming use of local dialect and customs of Chincoteague. I like the way the two young principle characters work and earn their way toward their goal. It's also not too difficult a read nor is it dumbed down, consequently, it doesn't include all of the political "rightness" and indoctrination that permeates our culture and media. It is delightfully non-offensive and reinforces many of the values I support, therefore, I would recommend that you read it with you child(ren). Who doesn't like a good story about a horse?
A basic for the horse-lover's library December 19, 2000
breyergal (Seattle)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
If you have a child that loves horses, you've probably already seen this book.......either brought home from the library... or in their own collection. This is one of the staples of any horse-lover's collection. The story of Misty, a wild pony from Assateague Island off the coast of Virginia who is captured as a foal and adopted by Paul and Maureen Beebe. True story of a truly wonderful foal and her family. This story sparked three sequels that still sell millions of copies around the world.
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