#misty of chincoteague

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Black Gold (1957) written by Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley Dennis

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misty 🤍

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Misty of Chincoteague, by Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley Dennis, 1947

A childhood book of mine <3

[novelmonger]

Fortnight of Books, Day 5

Most thrilling, unputdownable book of 2023?

Calling it "unputdownable" is a bit of a reach, because it's huge and you have to put it down at some point or you'll kill yourself, lol. But the most thrilling book by far was Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson. That man knows how to deliver a gripping climax! Yet again, as I was reading I could practically hear the epic soundtrack. Kaladin, my favorite character, coming into his own at last! The showdown with the Assassin in White! The Parshendi making their move! Shallan figuring stuff out in the nick of time! Ahhhh, so good! And even before that, there were lots of really exciting fights and other set pieces. I was especially consumed by this one part where it seems a certain character has died. I didn't quite believe it - didn't want to believe it - so that gave me even more incentive to read, read, read until I could find out for sure what had happened.

Book that was most outside your comfort zone/new genre exploration?

Confession time: I am not a horse girlie. I think they're beautiful animals, and I've enjoyed the few opportunities I've had to ride one, but I'm not one for horse stories. I think the only one I actually liked from school was Black Beauty.

But this year, for ~research~ I ended up reading two Marguerite Henry books, Misty of Chincoteague and King of the Wind. I liked them both and thought they were well written, but King of the Wind definitely won out for me, since a good chunk of it takes place in Morocco, so that adds interest. (The moral of the story is that, if you want me to get interested in something I don't care about, bring in a connection to the Middle East XD) I also thought the illustrations in both books were gorgeous!

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[remadi]

Misty of Chincoteague's Beebe Ranch

From the GoFundMe page:

Chincoteague Island is fortunate to have visitors come from around the world to enjoy the untampered seashore, amazing wildlife, and quaint historical downtown. Many of those visitors also come because of "Misty of Chincoteague" a book published in 1947 by Marguerite Henry that inspired millions. "Misty of Chincoteague" tells the against-the-odds story of two siblings Paul and Maureen Beebe. These two children lived on the ranch with their grandparents, Clarence and Ida Beebe (affectionately called Grandma and Grandpa Beebe in the story). The charming story centers on the children's desire to buy the wild pony of their dreams and the challenges they faced to make that dream a reality. It is a heartwarming tale that made the Beebe family, Misty and the Beebe Ranch a beloved part of the literary world.

After 100 years, the Beebe family need to sell the ranch. The demands of maintaining the ranch plus the desire to use the funds to help their aging family is certainly a good enough reason to sell. We appreciate all they have done to preserve the remaining 10.3 acres of the ranch. This property is where Misty spent most of her life, and the original home still stands. The Beebe family has reached out to the Museum of Chincoteague in the hopes that the museum could acquire the property and maintain it as the ranch. Allowing it to be incorporated into the museum, would help protect it for many years to come. Because of the circumstances, the museum has been given one month to see if they can generate the funds to purchase the property.

The mission of the Museum of Chincoteague Island is to preserve, collect and protect the history of Chincoteague and Assateague Island. It is with this mission in mind that we would like to ask the public to join us to save the Beebe Ranch. If we can raise the funds in what can only be called a colossal, grassroots effort, we can preserve the ranch for future generations, keep a treasured part of Chincoteague intact and support the mission of the museum to protect our history, making the Beebe Ranch an officially an extension of the museum. Since we have been given one month to generate the funds, please understand that this can not be done without you!

We are asking you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Museum of Chincoteague Island.

Our goal is $625,000. The family has already been given an offer by a developer for that amount. If we are not successful in raising our goal, the donor will be able to decide if they would like their donation returned.

As of 4/13/23 they've raised $316,000 of $625,000. Save the Beebe Ranch donations can be made through the Museum of Chincoteague Island website, GoFundMe or by mailing a check payable to the Museum of Chincoteague Island (noting the donation is for the Beebe Ranch) to PO Box 352 Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336. For further information, please feel free to call the museum directly at 757-336-6117.

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From the Museum of Chincoteague Island:

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Chincoteague Island is fortunate to have visitors come from around the world to enjoy the untampered seashore, amazing wildlife, and quaint historical downtown. Many of those visitors also come because of "Misty of Chincoteague" a book published in 1947 by Marguerite Henry that inspired millions. "Misty of Chincoteague" tells the against-the-odds story of two siblings Paul and Maureen Beebe. These two children lived on the ranch with their grandparents, Clarence and Ida Beebe (affectionately called Grandma and Grandpa Beebe in the story). The charming story centers on the children's desire to buy the wild pony of their dreams and the challenges they faced to make that dream a reality. It is a heartwarming tale that made the Beebe family, Misty and the Beebe Ranch a beloved part of the literary world.

After 100 years, the Beebe family need to sell the ranch. The demands of maintaining the ranch plus the desire to use the funds to help their aging family is certainly a good enough reason to sell. We appreciate all they have done to preserve the remaining 10.3 acres of the ranch. This property is where Misty spent most of her life, and the original home still stands. The Beebe family has reached out to the Museum of Chincoteague in the hopes that the museum could acquire the property and maintain it as the ranch. Allowing it to be incorporated into the museum, would help protect it for many years to come. Because of the circumstances, the museum has been given one month to see if they can generate the funds to purchase the property.

The mission of the Museum of Chincoteague Island is to preserve, collect and protect the history of Chincoteague and Assateague Island. It is with this mission in mind that we would like to ask the public to join us to save the Beebe Ranch. If we can raise the funds in what can only be called a colossal, grassroots effort, we can preserve the ranch for future generations, keep a treasured part of Chincoteague intact and support the mission of the museum to protect our history, making the Beebe Ranch an officially an extension of the museum. Since we have been given one month to generate the funds, please understand that this can’t be done without you!

We are asking you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Museum of Chincoteague Island.

Our goal is $625,000. The family has already been given an offer by a developer for that amount. If we are not successful in raising our goal, the donor will be able to decide if they would like their donation returned.

The Museum of Chincoteague Island's mailing address is PO Box 352 Chincoteague, Va 23336 if you are interested in sending a check. Donations can also be made through our website http://chincoteaguemuseum.com or Go-fund-Me: https://gofund.me/bd12d625

******Please note that our info might say "Oyster Museum dba Museum of Chincoteague Island" but that is still accurate*****

Together we can make this happen!!!!

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Misty and Stormy, from Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague books.

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Chincoteague, Virginia - Where Are the Ponies?

Chris and I had hoped to see the wild ponies that are on Assateague Island in Virginia. They are often called Chincoteague ponies but they actually live on Assateague Island and our visit in September was geared toward seeing them. According to their information on their website : The Chincoteague pony is also known as the Assateague horse. They are a breed of horse that developed, and now…

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So many good stories. Went by the B and B where Marguerite Henry stayed when writing Misty. She had found a seahorse while staying there, put him in a cup on the windowsill and woke next morning to a curtain full of baby seahorses.

Wild Horses on Assateague Island in Maryland

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Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry #BookReview #ARC #Edelweiss

Did you read the classic children's story, #MistyofChincoteague? A new biography explores the life and works of author #MargueriteHenry. #ReadersandRiders is a Really interesting book! #Edelweiss #BookReview #TrafalgarSquareBooks #ARC

The untold story of the bestselling children’s book author and how her most popular titles came to influence generations of aspiring writers and devoted equestrians. In certain circles, her name inspires immediate recognition and pronouncements of a committed admiration that has likely spanned decades. As an author, Marguerite Henry was indeed remarkably prolific, with 59 books published,…

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Save the Beebe ranch for future readers

Save the Beebe ranch, home of "Misty of Chincoteague." Marguerite Henry's book about this place makes it a literary landmark. The Museum of Chincoteague has started a GoFundMe campaign. @chincochamber

This is not my usual blog post. I write today in support of the Museum of Chincoteague Island’s efforts to save the Beebe ranch. Those in the know remember the Beebe children from Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. This wonderful little book with its endearing Wesley Dennis illustrations was one of the first books I read myself. After Dr. Seuss, of course. Paul and Maureen are gone…

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Misty of the Chincoteague!

Marguerite Henry, every little horse girl’s favorite author.

Young Chincoteague ponies wrestle on Chincoteague Island, part of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, in the 1970s.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JAMES L. STANFIELD, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION