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Marguerite Henry (née Breithaupt; April 13, 1902 – November 26, 1997) was an American writer of children's books, writing fifty-nine books based on true stories of horses and other animals. She won the Newbery Medal for King of the Wind , a 1948 book about horses, and she was a runner-up for two others. [5]
May 10, 2024 · Marguerite Henry was an American author known for her animal adventure stories, which earned praise from both readers and critics for their realism and suspense. Henry’s extensive research lent historical authenticity to her plots, which typically explore a world of wild horses and rugged.
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Complete order of Marguerite Henry books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.
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- November 26, 1997
- April 13, 1902
- Misty of Chincoteague (Misty, #1) by Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
- King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
- Stormy, Misty's Foal (Misty, #3)
- Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
- Misty of Chincoteague (Misty, #1) Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
- King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
- Stormy, Misty's Foal (Misty, #3) Marguerite Henry.
- Brighty of the Grand Canyon Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
Oct 18, 2021 · Learn about the life and works of Marguerite Henry, a beloved American author of animal stories for children. She wrote more than fifty books, including the Newbery Medal winners Misty of Chincoteague and King of the Wind, based on true stories of horses.
Marguerite Henry (1902-1997) was a prolific and acclaimed writer of animal stories for children. She is best known for her books about Misty of Chincoteague, a wild pony from Virginia, and her historical research and vivid descriptions of horses and their owners.
