Who was Marguerite Henry before she was a famous author?
What was her secret for writing unforgettable books?
Why was Misty (the book and the real-life pony) so special?
Uncover the captivating backstory of Marguerite Henry, author of Misty of Chincoteague and dozens of books about animals in this heartfelt memoir, Marguerite, Misty and Me. Ride along with passionate horse lover Susan Friedland on a cross-country adventure as she delves into the hidden history of Marguerite, the beloved author and Newbery Medal winner for her 1948 title King of the Wind.
From a kayak in the waves off Chincoteague Island and an underground archive in Minnesota full of Marguerite’s personal letters and original works, to a dreamlike ride aboard a Chincoteague Pony, Friedland unearths clues while forging deep connections with fellow Misty fans and those who knew Marguerite best.
Saddle up for an enchanting journey that tells the real story of Marguerite Henry’s legacy and the community of horse lovers she inspired. Marguerite, Misty and Me celebrates not just Chincoteague Ponies, but horses everywhere, and the people who love them.
Table des matières
Preface
1 Writing Marguerite
2 Breithaupt Beginnings
3 Love in a Pine Forest
4 A Journalist’s Journey
5 A Book, an Artist and a Pony
6 Mole Meadow and Mary Alice
7 File Folders, Paper Scraps and Writer’s Craft
8 Research, Libraries and Living the Story
9 Story Feedback from the Saddle
10 The Struggle of Bridling Pegasus
11 The Pinnacle of Success
12 Fan Mail and Friendship
13 Influence Before Influencers Were a Thing
14 Chincoteague Pony Superfans
15 Pony Penning Prelude
16 Swimming Ponies and Winning Ponies
17 The Misty Mystique
18 A Triumphant Life
19 Marguerite My Muse
Acknowledgements
Book Club Questions
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