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Misty Of Chincoteague
Misty of Chincoteague may refer to: * Misty of Chincoteague (novel), a 1947 children's novel by Marguerite Henry * Misty of Chincoteague (horse), a Chincoteague Pony mare, made famous by the novel See also * Misty (film), a 1961 film based on the book {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misty Of Chincoteague (novel)
''Misty of Chincoteague'' is a children's literature, children's novel written by author Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley Dennis (illustrator), Wesley Dennis, and published by Rand McNally in 1947. Set in the island town of Chincoteague, Virginia, the book was inspired by the real-life story of the Beebe family and their efforts to raise a Chincoteague pony filly born to a wild horse, who would later become known as Misty of Chincoteague (horse), Misty of Chincoteague. It was one of the runners-up for the annual Newbery Medal, now called Newbery Honor Books. The 1961 film ''Misty (film), Misty'' was based on the book. Plot ''Misty of Chincoteague'' begins with an account of the wreck of a Spanish galleon off the coast of Virginia. The ponies in the hold of the galleon swim to Assateague Island, and become feral as the years and centuries pass. The book then tells the story of two children, Paul and Maureen Beebe, who live with their grandparents on Chincoteague Island. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misty Of Chincoteague (horse)
Misty of Chincoteague (20 July 1946 – 16 October 1972) was a palomino pinto Chincoteague Pony mare, made famous by the children's novel ''Misty of Chincoteague'' by pony book author Marguerite Henry, who also owned Misty. History Misty of Chincoteague was foaled on 20 July 1946 at Beebe Ranch on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, United States. Her sire was the chestnut pinto stallion Pied Piper, and her dam was the smoky black pinto mare Phantom. Both of her parents were Chincoteague ponies. Misty grew to be a palomino pinto with a marking on her left side, resembling a map of the United States, and a blaze shaped like the state of Virginia. She bred by Clarence Beebe and Ida Beebe, the owners of Beebe Ranch. Shortly after Misty's birth in 1946, famed children's book and pony book author Marguerite Henry visited Chincoteague Island for the annual Pony Penning, looking for a story for her next book. While staying on the island, Henry met the Beebes, as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |