Marguerite Henry Reading Order
6 series · 36 books · Born 13 April 1902
Marguerite Henry was a prolific American author known for her captivating children's literature, particularly inspired by her love for horses. Over her long career from 1942 to 1996, she crafted an impressive 36 books across six different series, including beloved works like *Misty of Chincoteague*. Her contributions to the genre extend to standalone novels, short story collections, and even non-fiction, earning her a lasting place in the hearts of young readers.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1992–1992)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Horse & Pony Stories 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
Children's Series
Complete2 books (1942–1987)
Start with Geraldine Belinda and read in order.
Misty Series
Complete5 books (1947–1992)
Start with Misty of Chincoteague, the first of 5 books in the Misty series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1942–1969)
Start with Birds at Home, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1980–1980)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Illustrated Marguerite Henry 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete21 books (1945–1996)
Start with Justin Morgan Had a Horse, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Justin Morgan Had a Horse 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Little Fellow 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | An Innkeeper's Horse 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Battle of the Stallions 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  King of the Wind 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Sire of Champions(By: Catherine Nichols) 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Rescue of Sham 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Born to Trot 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  One Man's Horse 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Brighty of the Grand Canyon 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Cinnabar, the One O'Clock Fox 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Black Gold 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio / The Palio / The Wildest Horse Race in the World 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Five O'Clock Charlie 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  White Stallion of Lipizza 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Mustang 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  San Domingo 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Pictorial Life Story of Misty 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Our First Pony 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Marguerite Henry written?
- Marguerite Henry has written 36 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1942 to 1996.
- What is the first book in each Marguerite Henry series?
- Here are the first books in Marguerite Henry's series: Children's: Geraldine Belinda; Misty: Misty of Chincoteague; Non-Fiction: Birds at Home.
- What order should I read Marguerite Henry's books?
- We recommend reading Marguerite Henry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Marguerite Henry's series complete?
- Marguerite Henry has 6 completed series.