Sea Star
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1949 · Est. 3 hour read

Sea Star

By Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Misty series

An orphaned colt helps two siblings heal after losing their beloved horse.

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176 pages· 26,368 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Paul and Maureen face heartbreak when they sell their cherished horse, Misty, to fund their uncle's education. As they grapple with the void left behind, they discover an orphaned colt, Sea Star, who needs their care. Can this new bond mend their broken hearts and bring joy back into their lives? Dive into a tale of love, loss, and the healing power of new beginnings.

From the publisher

An orphaned Chincoteague colt restores happiness to his new owners in this beloved horse story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Movie men have come to Chincoteague to film the annual Pony Penning, and Paul and Maureen are thrilled–until they learn that the producers want to buy their beloved Misty. Reluctantly, they agree to sell in order to send their uncle to college. But how will they ever fill the lonely place that Misty leaves behind? Finding an orphaned colt helps Paul and Maureen deal with their loss, and they soon discover that little Sea Star needs them just as much as they need him. This classic story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

At a glance
Format
Pages
176
Words
26,368
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about cultureBooks about horsesBooks about siblingsBooks about farm life and ranch life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
May 1, 2007
First published
January 1, 1949
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416927846

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