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Illustrated with charming photographs, "A Pictorial Life Story of Misty" chronicles the fond relationship between Marguerite Henry and Misty, the legendary Chincoteague pony. The book offers young readers a visual journey through their shared experiences, complete with details that highlight the pony’s life on the barrier island and its enduring friendship with its human family.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Marguerite Henry
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