Henry, Marguerite

Henry, Marguerite
▪ 1998

      American author of some 50 children's books that featured tales about animals, notably the classic novel Misty of Chincoteague (1947), a story about a wild horse and one of the most popular children's books of all time; Henry received numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal (b. April 13, 1902—d. Nov. 26, 1997).

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