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Misty of Chincoteague Paperback – Illustrated, December 26, 2006

4.7 out of 5 stars 2,466 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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"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 ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.51 x 5.12 x 7.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 2,466 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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Customers find this book to be a delightful read, particularly as a great book for young horse lovers and a wonderful gift, especially for 9-year-olds. Moreover, the story is well-written and based on history, bringing back wonderful memories and transporting readers to a simpler time. Additionally, they appreciate its charm and heartwarming nature, noting how it inspires love and care for others. However, the illustrations receive mixed reviews, with some customers finding them beautiful while others express disappointment.

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101 customers mention "Readability"95 positive6 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, enjoying it as a great time to reread and appreciate it as a good book to read aloud, even for kids.

"...Any child or adult would enjoy this quick, famous read." Read more

"...dated but because it’s about a real thing that still happens, it’s worth the read, especially for any child that loves horses...." Read more

"...Other than that, I liked how it featured animals and really enjoyed this book. Other than the three reasons, this book was absolutely great." Read more

"Enjoyment of a simpler life, being outdoors and using imagination to make dreams come true...." Read more

78 customers mention "Story quality"78 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's story, describing it as a classic and wonderful horse tale that feels more real than other books. One customer notes it is well-written based on history, while another appreciates its heartwarming portrayal of childhood dreams coming true.

"...to Chincoteague Island for the first time and I wanted to read the famous book. It was really sweet and I loved the illustrations throughout...." Read more

"Yes, this is a wonderful true story about the..." Read more

"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..." Read more

"Wonderful story about ponies in the wild" Read more

75 customers mention "Book for children"75 positive0 negative

Customers love this book for children, describing it as an awesome read for all ages and a favorite from childhood that remains relevant. One customer notes how it sparks a child's imagination, while another mentions its appeal to adults.

"Loved this book as a kid" Read more

"Part of homeschool curriculum." Read more

"...Other than that, I liked how it featured animals and really enjoyed this book. Other than the three reasons, this book was absolutely great." Read more

"...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..." Read more

8 customers mention "Charm"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming and sweet.

"...It was really sweet and I loved the illustrations throughout. Definitely made me more excited for our trip!..." Read more

"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..." Read more

"...and the pony swim and even though the town has grown, it is still charming and welcoming, moving at its own pace." Read more

"The story is legend and so loved. I read it as a child, my daughter read it, we bought the movie many years ago...." Read more

8 customers mention "Gift value"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a wonderful gift, particularly noting it's great for 9-year-olds.

"Given as a gift to a young girl" Read more

"...She was thrilled with the gift and happy to revisit this wonderful story. Enjoyable reading for youth and the parents that read with them." Read more

"wonderful gift." Read more

"Gift for a granddaughter." Read more

8 customers mention "Memories"8 positive0 negative

Customers say the book brings back wonderful memories and takes them back in time to a place.

"...Great book that brought back wonderful memories...." Read more

"...I had a great time rereading it and it transported me back to a simpler time...." Read more

"Brought back memories of my horse loving youth...." Read more

"Awesome book. Takes you back in time to a place that I loved as a kid and still love as an adult." Read more

7 customers mention "Heartwarming"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with several noting how it inspires love and care for others. One customer mentions it contains lots of emotions worth discussing with kids.

"...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,..." Read more

"...I recommend this book for everyone because it will inspire everyone to love and care for others even if they're your enemies."" Read more

"The book is really charming and heartwarming. If you haven't read this book yet I recommend that you should read it...." Read more

"Love the people, the places, and the horses!" Read more

17 customers mention "Illustrations"11 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the illustrations in the book, with some finding them beautiful, while one customer notes that the pictures are often difficult to make out.

"...It was really sweet and I loved the illustrations throughout. Definitely made me more excited for our trip!..." Read more

"...Penning Day or all of that (we live in Oklahoma) we both thought it looked great. It was a hardback book and not cheap, but Daddy bought it for me...." Read more

"...the illustrations inside were the original ones, the cover picture was not and is not very good." Read more

"Beautifully told tale with vivid imagery and a sweet folksy plot...." Read more

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My book came with the cover and first 22 pages bent backwards.
This was my favorite book as a child. I bought it to read to my great grandsons.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024
    Yes, I read this as an adult and loved it! My husband and I were taking a vacation to Chincoteague Island for the first time and I wanted to read the famous book. It was really sweet and I loved the illustrations throughout. Definitely made me more excited for our trip! Any child or adult would enjoy this quick, famous read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
    Loved this book as a kid
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
    Yes, this is a wonderful true story about the
    round up of these famous wild ponies, and their care, and then some of the young ones are adopted by people at the yearly round up. The majority are not up for adoption and they are given vet care then released back into their isolated island habitat to live their happy free lives.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
    I think she’ll be happy with this book
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
    Part of homeschool curriculum.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
    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.
    13 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
    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.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
    Exactly what I ordered

Top reviews from other countries

  • mingo59
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book
    Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2023
    Read this as a child, and it is just as lovely now. The print is large and an easy read.
  • Joanne Higgs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on May 30, 2016
    Lovely story
  • Crafty Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite paperback
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2021
    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.
  • M Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2013
    This book is excellent but I think it is very sad when the Phantom leaves Misty for the Pied Piper.
  • Victoria
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful horse story
    Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2022
    birthday gift for my horse loving granddaughter