Marguerite Henry Reading Order

1 book (1992–1992)

#	Title
1	Horse & Pony Stories 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1942–1987)

Marguerite Henry's Children's series comprises two complete books published across four decades, from 1942 to 1987. These young adult works should be read in publication order, beginning with Geraldine Belinda followed by Going Home. Henry's blend of fiction and non-fiction storytelling creates an engaging experience for readers exploring this short but meaningful series.

Start with Geraldine Belinda and read in order.

#	Title
1	Geraldine Belinda 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Going Home 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1947–1992)

This classic six-book series by Marguerite Henry spans from 1947 to 1992 and follows stories connected to the famous wild ponies of Chincoteague Island. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Misty of Chincoteague, to fully appreciate the developing narrative across the complete series. Henry's celebrated works blend young adult storytelling with detailed factual elements about horse care and island life, appealing to both children and adult readers interested in equestrian adventures.

Start with Misty of Chincoteague, the first of 5 books in the Misty series.

#	Title
1	Misty of Chincoteague 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Whirlpool 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sea Star 1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Stormy, Misty's Foal 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Misty's Twilight 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1942–1969)

Marguerite Henry's non-fiction series spans seven decades of children's educational literature, beginning with Birds at Home in 1942 and concluding in 1969. The six books in this complete series should be read in publication order and cover topics ranging from historical figures to animals, with a focus on horses and dogs in several volumes. These works combine Henry's characteristic storytelling approach with factual information designed to engage young readers in learning about nature, history, and animal husbandry.

Start with Birds at Home, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	Birds at Home 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Robert Fulton, Boy Craftsman 1945Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Album of Horses 1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Album of Dogs 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	All About Horses 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dear Readers and Riders 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1980–1980)

#	Title
1	The Illustrated Marguerite Henry 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

21 books (1945–1996)

Marguerite Henry's collection of 21 standalone novels spans from 1945 to 1996, featuring stories primarily drawn from American and international equestrian history and culture. While each book stands alone as a complete story, readers should begin with Justin Morgan Had a Horse, the series' first publication, to experience Henry's work in chronological order. The complete collection encompasses tales of notable horses, riders, and the traditions surrounding them, blending fact-based narratives with engaging storytelling across young adult and nonfiction genres.

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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Little Fellow 1945Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	An Innkeeper's Horse 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Battle of the Stallions 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	King of the Wind 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Sire of Champions(By: Catherine Nichols) 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Rescue of Sham 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Born to Trot 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	One Man's Horse 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Brighty of the Grand Canyon 1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Cinnabar, the One O'Clock Fox 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Black Gold 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio / The Palio / The Wildest Horse Race in the World 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Five O'Clock Charlie 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	White Stallion of Lipizza 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Mustang 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	San Domingo 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Pictorial Life Story of Misty 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Our First Pony 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible