Synopses & Reviews
This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them. A companion to andlt;Iandgt;Misty of Chincoteagueandlt;/Iandgt;, this beloved tale from Newbery Awardand#8211;winning author Marguerite Henry is now available in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;In the midst of the storm, Mistyand#8212;the famous mare of Chincoteagueand#8212;is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on. Will Misty and her colt survive?andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;This treasured story from Newbery Awardand#8211;winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.
About the Author
Marguerite Henryandlt;bandgt; andlt;/bandgt;was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as andlt;iandgt;King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague,andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Stormy: Mistyand#8217;s Foal,andlt;/iandgt; all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions.Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.