You'd think for someone who loves horses as much as I do, I'd have read this book, but as far as I know, I'd never read this before. When I saw it in a bookstore, I decided to put it on my list and keep an eye on the price. Once the price dropped, I snatched it up.
On the island of Assateague, wild ponies have sought refuge after the Spanish galleon they were sailing on wrecked. Now, they are wild, and once a year, men journey to Assateague to keep the herds to a manageable number by swimming some of them over to Chincoteague and sell them. This year, Paul and Maureen Beebe have determined to claim Phantom and Misty for their own.
I really liked this book, but it did make me sad at times. When they would talk about taking the colts away from their mothers, yes, I was sad. I'm a sucker for stuff like that. Also, the end was a bit emotional.
I knew the swimming of the horses was based on a true story. I've always wanted to see that, honestly. What I didn't know was that the Beebes were real people, and Misty herself was real as well. There were a few liberties taken here and there, but this book had a lot more truth in it than I realized. By far, my favorite thing was the drawings. They are so cute, and I could look at them all day long.
I'm a bit ashamed I haven't read this before, but I've remedied it now. The book is short, and with all the pictures, it didn't take long to read. I recommend it to anyone who loves horses and a good story! Good Book!
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