Including some titles that were previously out of print, and others that have been awarded literature’s highest honors, this is a one-of-a-kind collection that will be cherished by any animal lover. Marguerite Henry’s detail-rich horse stories have been revered classics for years, and now all sixteen are available in one collectible paperback boxed set. Basis for the 1961 film Misty.A horse lover’s dream come true, this exclusive collection of the complete Marguerite Henry catalog of beloved stories includes two Newbery Honorees and a Newbery Medalist. With color endpapers and numerous in-text illustrations-many full-page, and with two color double-page illustrations-by Wesley Dennis, “whose beautiful drawings and watercolor illustrations add great appeal to most of the author’s works” (Silvey, 305).
First printing, with “A” on copyright page. The delightful story, inspired by a real Assateague horse, follows the adventures of the freedom-loving colt Misty and two children who dream of owning her. Of those books, Misty of Chincoteague is the best-known and most-loved. Over nearly five decades, Henry authored “some four dozen books that introduced young readers to animals in the great outdoors… weaving the romance and history of mankind’s association with the animal world into her illustrated texts” (New York Times). This story of an animal brought into captivity poignantly reveals the powerful opposing forces of humans and nature. Marguerite Henry's Newbery Honor Book has captivated generations with its thrilling descriptions of true incidents from the tiny island of Chincoteague, and its realistic yet wonderfully magical atmosphere.
Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “(Misty of Chincoteague) comes to Robert and Billie with good wishes from Marguerite Henry.” Opposite the author’s inscription is an original photograph of Misty with the words “Misty’s autograph” in Henry’s hand. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated.
Item Number: 61988įirst edition of the author’s classic work. 44,399 Ratings 1,368 Reviews published 1947 152 editions 'You'll never catch the Phantom,' says Grandpa. HENRY, Marguerite Illustrated by Wesley Dennis.
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