Misty of Chincoteague is the title of a 1947 book by Marguerite Henry, based on the life of a real pony named Misty, native to Virginia's coastal island of Chincoteague off of the Delmarva Peninsula. Misty was foaled in 1946, sired by a Chicoteague pony stallion named The Pied Piper. Her dam was a Chincoteague pony mare called Phantom. Misty died in 1972. Cover of Marguerite Henrys childrens book Misty of Chincoteague, about a miniature horse from the island of Chincoteague. ... Misty of Chicoteague was a book written by Marguerite Henry in 1947 Marguerite Henry (April 13, 1902-November 26, 1997) was an American writer. ... This article contains a trivia section. ... Chincoteague (IPA: ) is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. ... Delmarva Peninsula map The Delmarva Peninsula is a large peninsula on the East Coast of the United States, occupied by portions of three U.S. states: Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. ...

The story is based upon "The Pony penning", which is an annual event that involves rounding up some of the feral ponies who live on nearby Assateague Island for auction as a benefit for the local Fire Department. It features the Beebe family, including a young brother and sister who capture an elusive mare on Assateague named the Phantom along with her foal, Misty. A Shetland Pony A pony is any of several horse breeds with a specific conformation and temperament. ... Egrets in Assateagues marshes Assateague Island is a barrier island, comprising the southern portion of Marylands Atlantic coast and part of Virginias Eastern Shore. ...

Misty is a paint pony whose coloration includes a large patch of white on her withers, shaped like the United States. A short film is made about Misty and distributed nationwide; this brings national attention to her and to Chincoteague's potential as a valuable nature preserve. It has been suggested that Breeding Stock Paint be merged into this article or section. ... The withers is the highest point on an animals back, on the ridge between its shoulder blades. ...

In 1961 the book was adapted to film as Misty. Misty is available on home video and DVD Misty is the name of a 1961 film based upon Marguerite Henrys award-winning childrens book Misty of Chincoteague, published in 1947. ...

Possibly due in part to publicity from Ms. Henry's books and the movie, most of Assateague Island was protected from development by the National Park Service and became Assateague Island National Seashore in 1965. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ...

"Misty" Sequels

• Stormy, Misty's Foal
• Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague
• A Pictorial Life Story of Misty
• Misty's Twilight

Miscellany

• As of 2007, on Virginia's Eastern Shore, the annual "Pony Swim" and auction continues, helping both the community and the herd of wild ponies.

• The real Misty's hoof prints are in the sidewalk outside the Roxy Movie Theatre in Chincoteague. (To locate them, turn left upon crossing the drawbridge to Chincoteague, then look right. They are clearly visible on the pavement.)

• Misty has been preserved via taxidermy and can be seen at the Beebe's home along with her foal, Stormy. [1]

• The Hidden Galleon The legend of the wild horses on Assateague Island.