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Jul 3, 2024 · Marguerite Henry was so charmed by Misty that she wanted access to her while she wrote her story. The Beebes agreed to a deal: Henry would pay $150 for the right to keep Misty on her farm in Wayne, Illinois, but would eventually return the pony so that the Beebes could breed her.
5 days ago · Mary Grace and Deborah discuss Misty of Chincoteague, Marguerite Henry’s classic 1947 novel about Misty and her mother Phantom, wild ponies from the island of Assateague, and Paul and Maureen, a brother and sister from the neighboring island of Chincoteague who long to own them.
3 days ago · Belafonte and Marguerite Byrd were married from 1948 to 1957. They had two daughters: Adrienne and Shari. They separated when Byrd was pregnant with Shari. Adrienne and her daughter Rachel Blue founded the Anir Foundation/Experience, focused on humanitarian work in southern Africa.
1 day ago · “Marguerite, Misty and Me” by Susan Friedland now available for middle grade audience. In 2023, after launching the biography “Marguerite, Misty and Me” on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, during Pony Penning Week, author Susan Friedland spoke to students at Chincoteague Elementary School about Marguerite Henry’s writing practices and Misty, the real pony from Henry’s bestseller ...
Jun 20, 2024 · I learned about Przewalski’s horses as a child from my All About Horses (Marguerite Henry) book, which was weathered and worn from my constant perusing. The only wild horse left in the world, these stout, spiky-maned relatives of domestic horses once roamed the Mongolian steppe.
Jun 24, 2024 · Marguerite Henry inspired children all over the world with her love of animals, especially horses. Author of over fifty children's stories, including the Misty of Chincoteague series, Henry's love of animals started during her childhood.
5 days ago · Mary Grace and Deborah discuss Misty of Chincoteague, Marguerite Henry's classic 1947 novel about Misty and her mother Phantom, wild ponies from the island of Assateague, and Paul and Maureen, a brother and sister from the neighboring island of Chincoteague who long to own them.
