Henry, Marguerite, 1902-1997

American author of children's and young adult books; Newbery Award winner, 1949 and Kerlan Award winner, 1975.

From the description of Papers, 1947-1984. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448831

Marguerite Henry was born April 13, 1902 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended Milwaukee State Teacher's College for two years, and in 1940 published her first book for children, Auno and Tauno : A Story of Finland . During the 1940s, Marguerite Henry also wrote the "Pictured Geographies" series introducing young readers to various countries around the world. In 1945, she published Justin Morgan Had a Horse, which received a Newbery Honor citation; the book was later re-written and published under the same title in 1954. Marguerite Henry's next horse story, Misty of Chincoteague, was also awarded a Newbery Honor in 1948, and King of the Wind, the story of the Godolphin Arabian, won the Newbery in 1949. Throughout her long and prolific career, Marguerite Henry's books have been cited by critics for their historical detail and accuracy, as well for making "history come alive" for young readers. Her books are also noted for their realism, characterization, and "nonhumanized treatment of animals", especially horses. Several of her books have been made into motion pictures or television movies, and she is considered by many to be the "best author of children's horse stories in this era." Marguerite Henry received the Kerlan Award in 1975 for her contribution to children's literature.

From the guide to the Marguerite Henry Papers, 1947-1984, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections)

American author of children's and young adult books.

From the description of A pictorial life story of Misty : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686720

From the description of Always Reddy : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403259

From the description of Brighty of the Grand Canyon : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62490979

From the description of Sea Star : orphan of Chincoteague : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439303

From the description of Gaudenzia, pride of the Palio : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439292

From the description of Cinnabar, the one o'clock fox : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448832

From the description of King of the wind : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439294

From the description of Justin Morgan had a horse : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448834

From the description of Mustang, wild spirit of the West : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448836

From the description of Born to trot : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439288

From the description of The illustrated Marguerite Henry : with Wesley Dennis, Robert Lougheed, Lynd Ward, and Rich Rudish : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448833

From the description of Misty of Chincoteague : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439298

From the description of Album of horses : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62490978

From the description of One man's horse : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62490981

From the description of The little fellow : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439295

From the description of Our first pony ; production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439300

From the description of Dear readers and riders : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686719

From the description of All about horses : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686717

From the description of White stallion of Lipizza : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403261

From the description of Five o'clock Charlie : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403260