Marguerite Henry date of birth:
April 13, 1902
How old was Marguerite Henry when died?
95
Where was Marguerite Henry born?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
When did Marguerite Henry die?
November 26, 1997
What is Marguerite Henry nationality?
American
What is Marguerite Henry's occupation?
Writer
What genre is Marguerite Henry's work?
Children's literature, animal stories, Children's books, historical novels, pony books
Short Biography
Marguerite Henry née Breithaupt (April 13, 1902 – November 26, 1997) was an American writer of children's books. Her fifty-nine books based on true stories of horses and other animals captivated entire generations. She won the annual Newbery Medal for one of her books about horses and she was a runner-up for two others. One of the latter, Misty of Chincoteague (1947), was the basis for several sequels and for the 1961 movie Misty.