On The Mark Press OTM14278 Misty of Chincoteague

Students will be touched by the sibling dynamics in "Misty of Chincoteague " and their common goals. Chapter-by-chapter questions will strengthen student's reading comprehension and assist them in developing critical thinking and emotional development. The vocabulary and word study activities are designed to improve literacy skills in an enjoyable way. Novel by Marguerite Henry. Paul and Maureen are siblings who live on the island of Chincoteague off the coast of Virginia. On a nearby island live a group of wild horses. The children have their hearts set on the capture of the elusive Phantom a mare that has never been captured. During the annual roundup called Pony Penning day Paul captures Phantom and her newly-born colt. Paul and Maureen are able to purchase both horses and work together training Phantom for the upcoming race at the next Pony Penning Day. Through it all however the children realize that Phantom is not happy in captivity and yearns for the heard of wild horses. After Phantom wins the race on Pony Penning Day the children release her so that she may return to her home on Assateague Island. Misty her colt is happy to stay with the children. 64 pages.