Marguerite Henry - Misty of Chincoteague

Pros: Wonderful story of adventure and enduring drive toward a goal.

Cons: I didn't read it years ago as a child.

The Bottom Line: Misty of Chincoteague presents a story about a "Phantom" horse based on animals living on the actual place where a popular annual event still goes on to this day.

Review: Misty of Chicoteague is a story, based on fact, about two children and wild horses that live on a stretch of barrier beach on the Maryland/Virginia coast. I happen to be a National Park enthusiast who yearns to visit as many beautiful and untamed ...

Pros: well told children's fiction that is not dumbed down, action packed and heart touching

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: Classic tale of children meet wild pony, and try to tame her wild heart

Review: Ever since I was about 7, I had a mania for horses that lasted in adolescence. This of course translated over into my choice of personal reading material. Having been given a selective set of books to read up until then, I was aghast to discover the ...

Pros: A true, sweet story every horse lover will enjoy.

Cons: A little outdated sounding after 60 years.

The Bottom Line: Kids - and even adults - who love horses will especially enjoy this classic book.

Review: My daughter just brought this home from the school library, and what memories it brought back. Like most little girls, I loved horses when I was young, and read as many books about them as I could. Misty is a true story, with a few minor changes, and ...