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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2008
K-Gr 2 Julie's favorite story is Marguerite Henry's "Misty of Chincoteague", and her fondest wish is to have a pony of her own. The child convinces her farm-dwelling parents to take her to Chincoteague Island for Pony Penning Day so that she can bid in the auction. Unfo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2008
Julie has been saving her money to buy a pony at auction on Chincoteague Island's Pony Penning Day, but when she and her mother get to the auction, the bids go too high, and all the ponies are sold to others. However, one foal—the black-and-white filly Julie has already named Painted Dream—is returned, and with the help of generous strangers in the crowd, Julie achieves her dream. Based ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Julie saves her money to buy a pony at auction on Chincoteague Island's Pony Penning Day. With the help of generous stranger...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
