This story is based on real-life palomino pinto also named Misty. In the story, Misty was born to a wild horse from Chincoteague Island, Virginia but was cared for by a human family. A signed first edition (with publisher's 'A' to copyright page) of Marguerite Henry's much-admired story featuring the filly Misty. 6627 EN AR Quiz Availability: Reading Practice, Vocabulary Practice ATOS Book Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades (MG 4-8) AR Points: 4.0 Rating: 3.5 Word Count: 26134 Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction. But how will they ever fill the lonely place that Misty leaves behind? Finding an orphaned colt helps Paul and Maureen deal with their loss, and they soon discover that little Sea Star needs them just as much as they need him. Reluctantly, they agree to sell in order to send their uncle to college. Movie men have come to Chincoteague to film the annual Pony Penning, and Paul and Maureen are thrilledâ "until they learn that the producers want to buy their beloved Misty. An orphaned Chincoteague colt restores happiness to his new owners in this beloved horse story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry. Spine straight, binding tight, pages slightly toned.
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