Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Dear readers and riders Dear readers and riders Marguerite Henry A well-known author of children's books answers questions from her readers about herself, her books, and horses. OL1480304W
One man's horse One man's horse Marguerite Henry A fictionalized history of the life of the horse credited with fathering the standardbred line accompanied by a pictorial postlude of his ancestors and descendants. OL1480340W
San Domingo, the medicine hat stallion San Domingo, the medicine hat stallion Marguerite Henry In pre-Civil War Wyoming, a teenager's life is complicated when his strangely hostile father trades the boy's beloved horse to the pony express. OL1480343W
Stormy, Misty's Foal (Misty #3) Stormy, Misty's Foal (Misty #3) Marguerite Henry,Wesley Dennis A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In the midst of the storm, Misty--the famous mare… OL1480345W
Birds at home Birds at home Marguerite Henry Describes the habits and behavior and includes illustrations of twenty-one birds common to North America. OL1480353W
The Marguerite Henry Misty Treasury (Misty #1-3) The Marguerite Henry Misty Treasury (Misty #1-3) Marguerite Henry Contains three of Henry's famous horse stories in the Misty series: 1 - *Misty of Chincoteague* Paul and his sister Maureen's determination to own a pony from the herd on Chincoteague Island, … OL1480358W
Our first pony Our first pony Marguerite Henry Twin brothers, Justin and Joey, buy and raise a pony of their own but when the pony foals they find themselves responsible for the care of a whole new pony family. OL1480359W
A pictorial life story of Misty A pictorial life story of Misty Marguerite Henry The author describes how she came to own the well-known Chincoteague pony and their subsequent experiences together. OL1480360W
The Wildest Horse Race in the World The Wildest Horse Race in the World 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. OL1480363W
Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague Marguerite Henry,Wesley Dennis Misty is leaving! When two movie men offer to make Misty a star, Paul and Maureen can't refuse. It's just the right thing to do. After all, Misty should be shared with children everywhere! But bef… OL1480364W
Benjamin West and his cat Grimalkin Benjamin West and his cat Grimalkin Marguerite Henry,Wesley Dennis With his beloved black cat Grimalkin as his constant companion, the young Quaker boy Benjamin West discovers and develops his talent as an artist. OL1480365W
Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio 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. OL1480371W
Brighty of the Grand Canyon Brighty of the Grand Canyon Marguerite Henry Relates the adventures of a little burro who blazed trails through the Grand Canyon and met many famous people in the process. OL1480377W
Justin Morgan Had a Horse Justin Morgan Had a Horse Marguerite Henry An unusual work horse raised in Vermont and known originally as "Little Bub" becomes the sire of a famous American breed and takes the name of his owner, Justin Morgan. OL1480382W