Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Chincoteague and Assateague novels + non-fiction.

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The most famous novel about Chincoteague and Assateague is Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry, which tells the story of a wild pony and the children who befriend her. Other books in the series include Stormy, Misty's Foal and Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague. For historical context, Kirk Mariner's Once Upon an Island: The History of Chincoteague covers the islands' history.
Fiction:
Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry: The classic children's novel based on the real-life Misty pony, telling the story of siblings Paul and Maureen Beebe and their quest to capture the elusive Phantom mare during Pony Penning Day.
Stormy, Misty's Foal by Marguerite Henry: The sequel to Misty of Chincoteague, which focuses on Misty's colt, Stormy, who is born during a major storm.
Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry: A follow-up that continues the story after the events of the first two books.
Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn (series): A later chapter book series inspired by the original stories, following new siblings on Chincoteague.
Sea Feather by Lois K. Szymanski: Another novel set in the region.
Non-fiction/History:
Once Upon an Island: The History of Chincoteague by Kirk Mariner: A non-fiction book that details the history of Chincoteague Island and its relationship with Assateague and Wallops Islands.
Wild Ponies of Chincoteague by Joseph R. Spies: A book focusing on the history and plight of the wild ponies.
A Pictorial Life Story of Misty by Marguerite Henry: A photo-biography of the real Misty pony.
Chincoteague Island Books - Alibris Chincoteague and Assateague... Dr. Devincent-Hayes, Bo Bennett. Buy from $18.34. Stormy: Misty's Foal. Marguerite Henry. Buy from ... Alibris

I was just wondering how it must have felt for Aung Zeya (later King Alaunghpaya) as a boy growning up in the Kabaw Valley to experience a Manipuri raid and I found this.

It's all there, except the sounds, the mud, the dirt, the screams, the rapes--the fear, the tears, common to war. https://www.youtube.c...