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Misty of Chincoteague

(1947, Fiction - Animals, Written by Marguerite Henry)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    A must for every horse-lover's library.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The younger sister is relegated to a secondary role in the more dramatic moments of the story.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Misty of Chincoteague

Parents need to know that pencil drawings, while visually pleasing, may confuse readers about the characters' ages. Some may be put off by the slow pace and lengthy descriptions.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    KathyJ
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
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    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    My Favorite Book

    I love it!! My favorite book as a kid and my daughter is now reading it and enjoys it too.

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    sara4ever95
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    dragonsrule
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    Perfect for all horse lovers

    Great!!! I loved this story! I think this is a good book for 7 year olds to have read to them as it is not scary. It might be hard reading for some 7 year olds; but they will really enjoy it. It has very good pictures that go along with the story. For those who have younger siblings they might suggest ' My Chincoteague Pony' by Susan Jeffers.

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Hales
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Amazing book!

    This book is great for everyone, whether they like horses or not. I highly recommend it. You'll love it! (you know you want to!)

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    Mindypin
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Childhood favorite

    This was one of my favorite books as a child. I was one of those horse-crazy girls but recommend this for all kids. It's an uplifting story, and the writing is well done.

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