Marguerite, Misty and Me: A Horse Lover's Hunt for the Hidden History of Marguerite Henry and her Chincoteague Pony by Susan Friedland

Uncover the captivating backstory of Marguerite Henry, author of Misty of Chincoteague and dozens of timeless children's books about animals in this heartfelt memoir, Marguerite, Misty and Me. Join passionate horse lover Susan Friedland on a 8,000+ mile cross-country adventure as she delves into the hidden history Marguerite, the best-selling Midwestern author and Misty of Chincoteague, her world-famous island pony who lived in her backyard.

From a kayak in the waves off Chincoteague Island and an underground archive in Minnesota, to a dreamlike ride aboard a Chincoteague Pony, Friedland unearths clues while forging deep connections with fellow Misty fans. She even meets some of Marguerite’s friends (and one of her illustrators).

Marguerite, Misty and Me celebrates not just Chincoteague Ponies, but horses everywhere, as well as the people who love them.