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Average rating3.6
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 of Chincoteague--is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on... will Misty and her colt survive?
This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them.
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4 primary books5 released booksMisty is a 5-book series with 4 primary works first released in 1947 with contributions by Marguerite Henry.
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Reading a Marguerite Henry book is like taking a visit back to childhood. This one wasn't quite as familiar and comforting as others I'd read before—I was rather unprepared for the severe storm/flood which was based in fact—but it has a happy ending despite the tragedy in the middle.
Age 10-12
Content: minor swears and a lot of animal death