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1-3Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn series.
Illustrated by
Serena Geddes.
While helping with their parents' new Chincoteague B&B, Willa and her brother Ben work with needy animals, particularly Starbuck, the buckskin pony they want to keep for their own. In Buttercup, they discover who's making a pony sick; in Runaway, an escaped pony puts Starbuck in danger. Gentle, age-appropriate plots and wish-fulfillment island details, along with delicate illustrations, give this horse-centric series appeal. Review covers these Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn titles: Buttercup Mystery and Runaway Pony.