Marguerite Henry
AmericanHistorical FictionChildren's Bookb. 1902 — d. 1997
Marguerite Henry (born Marguerite Breithaupt) was an American author best known for her children's books about horses and other animals. Over a writing career spanning more than five decades she published nearly 60 books, combining careful research with evocative storytelling and frequent collaboration with illustrator Wesley Dennis. Her best-known titles include Misty of Chincoteague and King of the Wind; she won the 1949 Newbery Medal for King of the Wind and received Newbery Honors for other works.
Awards
['Newbery Medal (1949)', 'Newbery Honor (for Justin Morgan Had a Horse, Misty of Chincoteague)']
Notable Works
['Misty of Chincoteague', 'King of the Wind', 'Justin Morgan Had a Horse', 'Brighty of the Grand Canyon']
