A review by seawarrior
Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

This was one of my favorite books when I was young, and I definitely feel it earned that honor now that I've read it again as an adult. Henry's descriptions of nature are lush and awesome, in the original meaning of the term. The children's longing for a pony is so urgent that every word in the novel feels rushed and weighted. The illustrations in my library copy of the book were gorgeous, and I hope to find the same edition somewhere for myself to read it again and again. This book is a classic for a reason. 
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