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A wild colt rescued by two children is raised by a mare who has
lost her own foal.
One of the most beloved of all children's book writers tells the
story of a seemingly worn-out mare, owned by Molly's family, who is
carrying a secret: a baby mule Young Molly thinks the new creature
is the most beautiful thing she's ever seen. She calls him Brown
Sunshine of Sawdust Valley and as the years go by, Molly discovers
that, just like his mother, her mule is full of wonderful
surprises.
A determined little burro earns the loyalty and affection of
everyone he encounters in this classic story from Newbery
Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now in a gorgeous hardcover
gift edition.
Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand
Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old
miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named
Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free
spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the
prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to
justice.
Brighty's adventures have delighted generations of readers, and he
has become the symbol of a joyous way of life. Some people say that
you can even see his spirit roving the canyon on moonlit
nights--forever wild, forever free.
This beloved story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite
Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous
collectible hardcover edition.
An unusual work horse, raised in Vermont and known originally as
"Little Bub", becomes the sire of a famous American breed and takes
the name of his owner, Justin Morgan.
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.
Horses were in Annie Bronn's blood. For as long as she could remember, she had been fascinated by the spirited wild mustangs that roamed free throughout the West. So when greedy cattlemen started to round up the mustangs for slaughter, Annie knew it was up to her to save the breed. The true story of Wild Horse Annie's crusade to save the mustangs is inspiring. Readers will cheer her on, all the way to the White House, in her struggle to preserve these beautiful creatures from extinction.
Nobody could capture the Phantom. She was the wildest mare on
Assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white
"map" on her shoulders was her mark of freedom.
Paul and Maureen Beebe had their hearts set on owning her. They
were itching to buy and tame her, and worked hard to earn the money
that she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her
and for two years she had escaped them....
Pony Penning Day holds a surprise for everyone, for Paul not
only brings in the Phantom, but her newborn colt as well. Can Paul
and Maureen possibly earn enough to buy them both?
No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows Black Gold would be great if he was his rider! Finally, Jaydee gets his wish. And Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it would be time for the most important race in America. Did they really have what it takes to win? Black Gold's inspirational story proves that the power of love and dedication can make any dream come true. Set against the thrilling and colorful world of Thoroughbred horses, Black Gold is the true story of this legendary horse and his determined young jockey.
The magnificent Lipizzan stallions of Vienna come to life as never
before in this exciting story from Newbery Award-winning author
Marguerite Henry, now back in print in a gorgeous hardcover gift
edition.
A young boy named Hans dreams of one day working with the famed
stallions of Lipizza. But coming from a family of bakers, Hans is
discouraged from ever becoming a rider. That is, until the day he
is invited to watch the extraordinary Ballet of Lipizzaners--from
the Imperial Box --and his life is changed forever.
Marguerite Henry artfully includes authentic details about the
skillful training of both horse and rider as she weaves the story
of Hans and his beloved Lipizzan stallion, Borina. The brilliance
of Hans's dazzling public performances and his devotion to the art
of classical riding make this story uniquely rich in history and
horsemanship--a tale to be treasured by horse lovers of all ages.
This beloved story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite
Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous
collectible hardcover edition.
The magnificent Lipizzan stallions of Vienna come to life as never
before in this exciting story from Newbery Award-winning author
Marguerite Henry, back in print by popular demand.
A young boy named Hans dreams of one day working with the famed
stallions of Lipizza. But coming from a family of bakers, Hans is
discouraged from ever becoming a rider. That is, until the day he
is invited to watch the extraordinary Ballet of Lipizzaners--from
the Imperial Box --and his life is changed forever.
Marguerite Henry artfully includes authentic details about the
skillful training of both horse and rider as she weaves the story
of Hans and his beloved Lipizzan stallion, Borina. The brilliance
of Hans's dazzling public performances and his devotion to the art
of classical riding make this story uniquely rich in history and
horsemanship--a tale to be treasured by horse lovers of all ages.
This beloved story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite
Henry features the original text and illustrations with gorgeous
new cover art.
Discover Marguerite Henry's Newbery Honor-winning Misty of Chincoteague
stories with this giftable collection of the essential books featuring
the beloved pony!
On the island of Chincoteague off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland
lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. They seem untouchable until
a young boy and girl capture wild mare Phantom and care for her and her
filly Misty, fostering a lineage of horses with greatness in their
blood.
This beautiful boxed set collects the stories featuring the indomitable
Misty:
- Misty of Chincoteague
- Stormy, Misty's Foal
- Sea Star
- Misty's Twilight
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