Recipient of the 1948 Newberry honor Award. This is a very rare classic by Margeruite Henry in 1947 telling the triumphant story of the wild horse Phantom and her filly Misty that roam free on the island of Chincoteague. Two orphans, Maureen and Paul, helpers on a ranch, encounters Phantom and Misty and become awestruck by such beautiful horses. Their desire to tame the wild horse and her colt fulfills their life long dream of one day winning the Pony Penning Day race. The struggles and obstacles that they overcome spotlights the heartbreaking yet heartwarming tale of mysterious wild horses and the children that love them. Near Fine in leather boards. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Minor signs of use on the cover where some of the gold accents have flaked of. Please inspect pictures for your own discretion. But in otherwise great clean condition.