The home-place of this book is Pony Ranch on Chincoteague Island, where the famous Misty awaited her foal during the early days of spring. Her family—Paul and Maureen, Grandma and Grandpa Beebe—woke every morning with one thought: Had the night brought the long-expected birthing? But while they waited, Nature struck a savage blow. A sudden storm and flood brought tragedy and disaster to all of Chincoteague, and focused the eyes of the nation on this small island.

Out of this storm Marguerite Henry brings a fresh and suspenseful story filled with high courage—the courage of Grandpa Beebe as he faces the loss of his beloved herd of ponies: of Grandma Beebe, forced to leave her home; of Paul and Maureen anxiously awaiting news of Misty's safety.

Born during the havoc of the storm, Misty's foal becomes the symbol of hope and rebirth to the stricken islanders. How Misty and Stormy help make possible the restoration of the pony herds and save the traditional Pony Penning Day is a true and exciting story that will hold its readers spellbound.

Like all of the Marguerite Henry stories, Stormy is based on actual fact. Written with warm insight and humanity, it is as unforgettable as Misty of Chincoteague, and will take an enduring place in Marguerite Henry's long list of favorites. In his illustrations Wesley Dennis has caught delicately and sharply the mood of the storm and the ponies.

From the dust jacket