Misty of Chincoteague

Marguerite Henry's beloved story of a wild horse's gentle colt - and winner of a Newbery Honor - is now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition.<br><br>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.<br><br>The frenzied roundup that follows on the next &quot;Pony Penning Day&quot; 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...<br><br>This cherished classic from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.