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ⓘ About Marguerite Henry
Marguerite Henry is a children’s author best known for her animal stories that for the most past are about horses. Henry was born in 1902 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the youngest daughter of Anna and Louis Breithaupt. Her father ran and owned a publishing business and hence she was grounded in aspects of writing and reading from very early on. Nonetheless, since she was brought up in the city, she never had much interaction with pets but still developed a fondness for animals that she writes about in her novels. Marguerite was very much interested in writing and books and by the time she was eleven she had sold her first article to a magazine. She also worked at the local library where she repaired books.
All Book Series by Marguerite Henry
Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio / The Palio / The Wildest Horse Race in the World
Book 14 of 21 · published 1960
Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley
Latest in the series · book 21 of 21 · published 1996
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marguerite Henry?
Marguerite Henry is a children’s author best known for her animal stories that for the most past are about horses. Henry was born in 1902 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the youngest daughter of Anna and Louis Breithaupt. Her father ran and owned a publishing business and hence she was grounded in aspects of writing and reading from very early on.
Which Marguerite Henry series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Misty series, the earliest of Marguerite Henry's multi-book series: it opens with Misty of Chincoteague (1947) and runs to 5 books across 1947–1992, ending with Misty's Twilight (1992).
How many books has Marguerite Henry written?
Marguerite Henry has 36 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1942 and 1996. 5 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Misty series with 5 books — and 31 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Marguerite Henry's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Marguerite Henry's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Misty (1947–1992, 5 books).
How are Marguerite Henry's books organised into series?
This guide splits Marguerite Henry's 36 books into 1 named series and 31 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Misty (5 books, 1947–1992).