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Misty of Chincoteague Paperback – Illustrated, December 26, 2006

by Marguerite Henry (Author), Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,362 ratings
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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...
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    7 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    750L
  6. Dimensions
    5.13 x 0.5 x 7.63 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    December 26, 2006
  9. ISBN-10
    1416927832
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1416927839
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"A thrilling and long-to-be-remembered tale."

-- "San Francisco Chronicle"

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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin; Reprint edition (December 26, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416927832
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416927839
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 750L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.5 x 7.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,362 ratings

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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.

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grandmax5
5.0 out of 5 stars delightful easy read
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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Enjoyment of a simpler life, being outdoors and using imagination to make dreams come true. Just came from chincoteague and the pony swim and even though the town has grown, it is still charming and welcoming, moving at its own pace.
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BPescitelli
5.0 out of 5 stars A childhood dream
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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I sat on the floor of the library in Wapello, Iowa the first time I read "Misty".
And dreamed of owning a pony.
Today I sit on Chincoteague Island and will get to see the ponies, descendents of the ponies in this story.
Life ss full.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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Loved this book as a kid
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Susan Newhall
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013
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In case anyone reading this review hasn't already read Misty of Chincoteague...add it to your "to read" list. It's a classic, enjoyed by all ages, and interesting not just for horse lovers but for anyone else who enjoys a well-written adventure based on history. Chincoteague Island, a charming small town with restaurants and B&B's and little shops is just off the Virginia coast and is a peaceful and delightful vacation spot. It's a short drive to the adjacent island of Assateague which has a pristine beach on the ocean, and is run by the National Park Service. Walking trails and a historic lighthouse are also there. Once a year the Park Service oversees the drive of some the wild ponies from one island to the other to be sold, the reason being that they thrive so well there isn't room for all of them on the island. The history of this area, from the first shipwreck with the original ponies swimming to the island, to the War Between the States (Maryland is just "next door", to the present is another treat of its own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Misty
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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The book arrived in perfect condition. Packaging was good absolutely love this story.
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Ramona Gaston
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic kid's horse story.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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This is a really sweet, classic story about a brother and sister around 11 or 12 who spend the summer with their grandparents on the Chincoteage island and fall in love with a horse and work to make her their own. The story is based on an actual event that takes place every year the last month of July on the Chincoteague Island, Virginia. This is actually the book that made the Pony Swim famous and 2023 will be the 97th year that it has taken place. The book was written so long ago so feels dated but because it’s about a real thing that still happens, it’s worth the read, especially for any child that loves horses. There is a movie of the same name which I also liked. I like wholesome.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy reading as part of curriculum
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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Part of homeschool curriculum.
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Lee May
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Change of Pace
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
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After reading many books for adults, I needed a change of pace—a story that was more happy than sad, free of tension and conflict. I picked up MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE and immediately realized that I had found what I was searching for. All of the characters—especially Paul and Maureen, the boy and girl who fall in love with Misty—are good-hearted, caring people, very much like my neighbors in Salisbury, Maryland, a town about 40 miles north of Chincoteague. My family has visited Chincoteague many times. We love it, and the book brings back many fond memories of the town and its people. Even if you never visit the Eastern Shore of Virginia in person, reading this book will make you feel at home with the people, ponies, and other animals of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2024
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Loved the book when I was a kid so purchased on for my kids. they loved it. Very wholesome story. great for ages 10- 12.
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Crafty Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite paperback
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2021
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I bought this as I had read it hundreds of times as a child. The book was in the condition as described, and the story has brought back meny happy memories of the times I read it so many decades ago.
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Joanne Higgs
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on May 30, 2016
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Lovely story
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mingo59
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book
Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2023
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Read this as a child, and it is just as lovely now. The print is large and an easy read.
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M Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2013
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This book is excellent but I think it is very sad when the Phantom leaves Misty for the Pied Piper.
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