Sea Star by: Marguerite Henry

Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague tells the story of a lonely Chincoteague pony colt who brings hope and healing to two children after their beloved horse has to be sold. In the book, filmmakers come to Chincoteague to shoot the island’s annual Pony Penning — and the family’s beloved pony (from Misty of Chincoteague) is sold so their uncle can go to college. Saddened but understanding, the children worry the magic of their pony will be lost… until they discover an orphaned colt on Assateague Island. That colt, “Sea Star,” becomes not just a new horse — but a symbol of love, renewal, and the unbreakable bond between kids and ponies.