You read and loved Misty of Chincoteague. Now discover the backstory of Marguerite Henry and her golden pony. Read Marguerite, Misty and Me and you'll be whisked off on a whirlwind pony-seeking adventure to Chincoteague Island.
Learn More about Marguerite & Misty of Chincoteague
The Misty of Chincoteague Pony was a real palomino pinto mare born on Beebe Ranch who went to Illinois and was raised by Marguerite Henry. For over a decade the pony and writer team delighted children of all ages through stories and in-person author events. Enjoy this collection of blog posts by Susan Friedland, Marguerite Henry fangirl and Misty of Chincoteague Pony historian, author of Marguerite, Misty and Me!
Photo credits: the Marguerite Henry Collection of the University of Minnesota Libraries, Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature
I'm Susan and this is my horse Knight. We have been a blogging team since 2015 and we're glad you're here. Tally ho!
