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Marguerite Henry

    13 de abril de 1902 – 26 de noviembre de 1997

    Marguerite Henry fue una dedicada narradora cuyas historias se centraron en caballos y otros animales, cautivando a generaciones de jóvenes lectores con su profundo afecto por el mundo natural. Sus obras, a menudo basadas en hechos reales, se distinguen por su detallada exploración de la psicología animal y los profundos vínculos que comparten con los humanos. Henry se centró en el desarrollo psicológico de sus personajes, profundizando en temas de lealtad, coraje y compañerismo. Su estilo de escritura se caracteriza por su precisión y su capacidad para sumergir al lector en el reino animal con un sentido de asombro y respeto.

    Misty of Chincoteague
    Stormy. Misty´s Foal
    Five o'clock Charlie
    White Stallion of Lipizza
    Brighty of the Grand Canyon
    Album of Horses
    • A baker's son, who dreams of becoming a riding master at Vienna's Spanish Court Riding School, is admitted as an apprentice and achieves his desire under the tutelage of both two-legged and four-legged masters.

      White Stallion of Lipizza
    • Charlie's not old! So what if he's 28 and most people consider that a little old for a horse. When his rheumatism isn't acting up, he's as frisky as any young colt. And he's certainly not ready for retirement. Charlie can tackle any tough job that comes his way. Unfortunately, Mr. Spinks, Charlie's owner, doesn't quite agree. So he makes Charlie take a permanent, though well-deserved, vacation. Poor Charlie is bored to death! But then Charlie discovers there is something he can do. Maybe retirement isn't so boring after all!?!

      Five o'clock Charlie
    • A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives.In the midst of the storm, Misty-the famous mare of Chincoteague-is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on... will Misty and her colt survive?This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them.

      Stormy. Misty´s Foal
    • Misty of Chincoteague

      • 180 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura
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      The Newbery Honor classic that tells the story of Chincoteague Island off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland--home to a band of wild ponies and Phantom, a rarely seen mare--is now available in this summer reading program edition. Illustrations.

      Misty of Chincoteague
    • Follows the adventures of the Arabian stallion brought to England to become one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed and the mute Arab stable boy who tended him with loyalty and devotion all his life.

      King of the Wind
    • Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley

      • 114 páginas
      • 4 horas de lectura

      The story centers on a worn-out mare secretly expecting a baby mule, which captivates young Molly. She names the mule Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley and finds him to be incredibly beautiful. As they grow together, Molly learns that her mule, much like his mother, is full of delightful surprises, highlighting themes of love, discovery, and the bond between humans and animals.

      Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley
    • Justin Morgan Had a Horse

      • 170 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      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

      Justin Morgan Had a Horse
    • A Wild colt rescued by two children is raised by a mare who has lost her own way.

      Sea Star