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Misty of Chincoteague
Misty of Chincoteague
Author: Marguerite Henry
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 she would cost. But the roundup men...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780027436228
ISBN-10: 0027436225
Publication Date: 11/30/1990
Pages: 176
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 18 ratings
Publisher: Simon Schuster Children's Publishing
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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pooht avatar reviewed Misty of Chincoteague on + 25 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
My daughter really enjoyed it. If you have a child that is a horse lover they will enjoy it.
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One of my most favorite books from my childhood, a beautifully written story with a bit of a coming of age theme. I read this book numerous times as a child and was thrilled to finally see the islands of Chincoteague and Assateague in real life during a family vacation in later years. A true classic.
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Helpful Score: 1
Great book for young horse lovers!
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This is an awesome story of the horses! It made me fall in love with Chincoteague ponies!
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This book made me want a pony from chincoteague when i was little. I would read this to any little girl.
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A horse CLASSIC!
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Wonderful, wonderful book! My 4th graders loved Paul and Maureen Beebee and fell in love with both Misty and the Phantom!

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.
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Classic kids' horse book.
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Great Horse book for horse lovers. Misty is a wild horse that is captured by a family and tamed. He eventually has to decide between his new family and the wild life of horses on Chicoteague Island
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When I was a bit younger this was one of my favortie books... I think the best in the series!
compac avatar reviewed Misty of Chincoteague on + 29 more book reviews
A v good read for girl or boy... great book for horse fans!

A little bit of history of the Eastern Shore and lots of action w/ a family and the Mother horse and her colt

Two children, Paul and Maureen, work together to bring the wild pony, Phantom, and her newborn foal, Misty, to Chincoteague Island


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.
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got a little girl? you need this book.
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One of my student said this was a really good ready
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I read this book when I was young and loved it. I'm going to Pony Penning Day this year, so I decided to re-read it. It's just as good as I remember (although of course it is simpler than I remember). What a great children's book. It's a magical story with a great moral.
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This copy is a brand new paperback! Great book!
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A classic young reader's horse book.


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