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Misty of Chincoteague
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Marguerite Henry
A book that spurred a countless number of horse-owning fantasies, MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE was first published in 1947, and is still one of the most popular horse stories ever written. Inspired, in part, by actual events, this fictional work begins with a band of wild horses surviving a shipwreck and swimming their way to Assateague, a deserted ...
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King of the Wind
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The story of Sham--a stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stables. Although Sham is a strong and fast horse, he is treated cruelly by his various masters and owners. Will Sham ever find a home where he is treated with kindness? B&w illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1949 Newbery Medal.
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon
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Marguerite Henry
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.
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Stormy Misty's Foal
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Marguerite Henry
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.
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Justin Morgan Had a Horse
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Joel Goss is thrilled when his teacher, Justin Morgan, asks him to help break in his new colt, Little Bub. The colt is small, but Joel knows it is bound for glory. Will Joel be able to train Little Bub to achieve its potential? This is a fictional account of how the breed of horses known as Morgans came to be. Illustrated with b&w drawings.
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Album of horses
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Marguerite Henry
In this big, beautiful book, the horse lover will discover an assortment of fascinating information on some of the most common breeds. The Arabian, Shetland pony, Thoroughbred, and Clydesdale, plus 20 others are described, as well as entertaining anecdotes. Features superb illustrations that bring the horses to life.
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King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
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Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
Includes bibliographical references (p. (3), 2nd group).Sham and the stable boy Agba travel from Morocco to France to England where, at last, Sham's majesty is recognized and he becomes the "Godolphin Arabian, " ancestor of the most superior Thoroughbred horses.
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Misty's Twilight
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Marguerite Henry
Dr. Sandy Price and her children travel to Chincoteague hoping to buy one of the descents of a famous horse named Misty at the island's annual pony penning sale. Of the four ponies they buy, one is a direct descent of Misty who soon gives birth to a filly named Twilight.
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Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague
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Marguerite Henry
Paul and Maureen Beebe are forced to sell their beloved horse, Misty, to help send their uncle to college, but the loss of Misty is tempered by their discovery of an orphaned wild colt. B&w illustrations accompany the text.
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Born to Trot
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Marguerite Henry
The true story of young Gibson White, the owner of Rosalind, a world champion trotting mare. This story describes how Gibson raised Rosalind from a pony and trained her to become a harness racer. Illustrated with b&w drawings.
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Mustang-Wild Spirit of the West
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Marguerite Henry
A fictional account of the life of Annie Bronn and her efforts to prevent cattlemen in the American West from rounding up and slaughtering wild mustangs. B&w illustrations accompany the text.
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Black Gold
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Marguerite Henry
Few people think Black Gold can be a successful racehorse because he is so small. But a boy named Jaydee Mooney thinks that he can ride the horse to victory. Will Jaydee be able to prove that Black Gold has what it takes to be a great race horse? The story, set in 1908, is illustrated with b&w spot drawings.
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White stallion of Lipizza
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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.
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San Domingo, the Medicine Hat Stallion
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Marguerite Henry
In this story set in the 1850 in the Nebraska Territory, 12-year-old Peter Lundy is recognized for his talent training animals. When he is given a foal with special markings, he knows that Indians consider such horses sacred. For two years, Peter trains the horse, which he names San Domingo, until the day his cruel, mysterious, and bitter father ...
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Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley
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Marguerite Henry, Bonnie Shields (Illustrator)
Molly has always wanted a horse of her own so she is thrilled when her father takes her to a horse auction for her 10th birthday. But horses cost more money that Molly or her father anticipated, and they can only afford to buy a tired looking old mare. Later, everyone is happily surprised when the mare gives birth to a mule that Molly names Brown ...
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Benjamin West and his cat Grimalkin
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Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
With his beloved black cat Grimalkin as his constant companion, the young Quaker boy Benjamin West discovers and develops his talent as an artist.
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Five o'clock Charlie
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Marguerite Henry
When a strong workhorse named Charlie turns 28 years old, his owner decides to put him out to pasture. Bored and unhappy with his new lifestyle, Charlie sets out to prove that he's not ready for retirement yet. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio
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Marguerite Henry
A story, based on real events, about a boy and a half-Arabian mare who enter the Palio, an annual race in Siena, Italy, with all the pageantry of a medieval contest.
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Cinnabar, the One O'Clock Fox
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Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
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All about Horses
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Marguerite Henry
An illustrated survey of horses in history encompassing: the prehistoric horse; the domesticated horse; the horse in war, legend, transportation, and art; and horse breeds.
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Birds at Home
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Marguerite Henry
Describes the habits and behavior and includes illustrations of twenty-one birds common to North America.
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The Little Fellow
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Marguerite Henry
Enjoying his special status as the only colt in the Spring pasture, Clip resents the sudden appearance of another little fellow
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Our First Pony
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Marguerite Henry
A heart-tugging picture book by the author of the Newbery Honor Book "Misty of Chincoteague". Sometimes it seems that the only thing the twins have in common is Midge, the family's Shetland pony. Fair-haired Joseph has a deep love of the outdoors. Dark-haired Justin plays piccolo or reads books. But they tend to Midge, and she gives them the best ...
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A pictorial life story of Misty
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Marguerite Henry
The author describes how she came to own the well-known Chincoteague pony and their subsequent experiences together.
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Robert Fulton, boy craftsman.
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Marguerite Henry, Lawrence T. Dresser
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