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A foal, born in the aftermath of a great storm, and her famous mother help raise money to repair the storm damage on Chincoteague Island and restore the herds of wild ponies on Assateague Island.

Story about the wild ponies of Chincoteague Island... It concerns Paul and Maureen Beehe and a little orphan colt whose life they save.

Learn all about the true story behind Misty, Chincoteague Island, and Marguerite Henry! Ever since Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague was first published in 1947, generations of children have continued to be captivated by the beloved story. But did you know that the Newbery Award-winning author owned a pet pony named Misty in real life? Learn all about Misty and Marguerite's friendship in this true story.

"A lost pony is cause for a nighttime adventure on Chincoteague Island in this third book of a chapter book series inspired by Marguerite Henrys Misty of Chincoteague. Full Moon Fancy, Fancy for short, is a pony with a knack for getting loose. First she just tramples a herb garden, then she knocks over a wall of a chicken coop, so the hens end up all over the yard and down on the beach. When she gets out one too many times, Willa and Ben are worried...

With the grand opening of their family's bed-and-breakfast approaching, Willa and Ben are tired of helping their parents get ready for the big day and would much rather be helping their Grandma Edna reunite a foal with its missing mother.

Nine-year-old Lindsey describes her life on an island off the coast of Virginia including her home, ways of getting around, prevalence of seafood, and the natural wildlife.