![]() ![]() She lived on the Beebe farm for the rest of her life, and had three foals: Phantom Wings, Wisp O' Mist, and Stormy - who also became the subjects of books by Marguerite Henry. Misty lived with Marguerite Henry in Illinois until 1957, when she was sent back to Virginia. The book became so popular with children that Misty herself was named an honorary member of the American Library Association. "Misty of Chincoteague" was published in 1947, and was named as a Newberry Honor book. Henry promised to put his grandchildren, Paul and Maureen, in the book as the main characters. ![]() Clarence "Grandpa" Beebe agreed to this only after Ms. Author Marguerite Henry visited the Beebe farm, and wanted to take Misty back to her home in Illinois, to serve as the model for her next book. ![]() Although Misty was sired and born domestically, her parents - known as Pied Piper and Phantom - were wild ponies from nearby Assateague Island. Misty, a 12-hand palomino tobiano and sabino pinto, was born on Jat the Beebe family farm on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. The movie is partially based on a true story. ![]()
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