This Marguerite Henry classic follows the adventures of the Arabian stallion, brought to England to become one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed, and of the mute Arab stable boy who tended him with loyalty and devotion all his life.
"Today Benjamin West is remembered because he was the father of American painting . . . but I like to remember him as the boy who wanted so very much to paint that he dug his colors out of the ground and made his brushes from his cat's tail."--Marguerite Henry.
In this story set in Vienna, a baker's son named Hans becomes an apprentice at the famed Spanish Court Riding School. There Hans works to achieve his lifelong dream of training and riding Lipizzan Stallions--which, through special training, move in the intricate patterns and movements of classical ballet. Illustrated with b&w drawings.
Now three of Marguerite Henry's classic tales, which set the standard for the genre, are available in a lovely gift boxed set. Includes Misty of Chincoteague, Stormy, Misty's Foal, and Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague.
The story of Brighty, a wild burro who helped blaze the trail of the Grand Canyon. When a claim-jumper murders a kindly prospector who befriended Brighty, the burro sets out to bring the killer to justice. B&w illustrations accompany the text.
The continuing story of Paul and Maureen Beebe--now the proud owners of Misty, a formerly wild horse on the verge of giving birth to her first foal. When a fierce hurricane hits both Assateague and Chincoteague Islands, it puts the lives of Misty, her foal, and all the wild horses on Assateague in jeopardy. B&w illustrations accompany the text.
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Book Services
Date Published: 1968
Description: Good. -1st Printing--223 pgs. Interior-Nice overall condition. The soft cover has only light signs of aging. -Publish Place: New York-Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Book Services
Date Published: 1974
Description: Good. -5th Printing--223 pgs. Interior-Nice overall condition. The soft cover has light signs of use. -Publish Place: New York-Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Rand McNally & Company
Date Published: 1983
Description: Good. -12th Printing--169 pgs. Interior-Nice overall condition. The soft cover has only light signs of use. -Publish Place: New York-Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rand Mcnally and Company
Date Published: 1972
Description: Good. Standard used condition. May have light reading or storage wear. All orders processed within 2 business days. Ships from Foxboro MA. read more
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