In Sea Star, Marguerite Henry, winner of the 1949 Newbery medal for "the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children," tells a grand new story of the famous wild ponies of Chincoteague.  Fascinating as King of the Wind, heartwarming as Misty of Chincoteague, this appealing story of a little orphan colt has all the vitality and wholesome charm that have made Mrs. Henry's earlier books so beloved by boys and girls.

For those who have read Misty of Chincoteague, many familiar friends appear again in these pages—Paul and Maureen, who name the orphan colt sea Star; Grandma and Grandpa Beebe; the Fire Chief; and, of course, Misty herself, now grown up but as lovable as ever.  The picturesque details of life at Pony Ranch, the excitement of the annual roundup, Misty's new career as a movie star, and especially the struggle to save the life of little Sea Star, make a story that will hold every young reader enthralled.  Once more Marguerite Henry in her text, and Wesley Dennis in his dramatic pictures, have created a book that will delight everyone who loves horses.

From the dust jacket