Henry's first books and the one for which she would become best known, was published in July 1947. Henry wrote 59 books, which were translated into 12 languages. She recently completed a manuscript based on her standard poodle Patrick Henry, who was by her side when she died.Īmong her other works were "Justin Morgan Had a Horse," "Brighty of the Grand Canyon," "Black Gold" and "Born to Trot." In all, Mrs. Henry, who long ago claimed a spot among the great authors of children's books, continued writing daily until the last weeks of her life. She was just so captivated by the small joys in life, and she was able to translate the small joys in life to her readers." "She would be fascinated with a sunset or a bird landing in her back yard. "She never lost that wonderful, exuberant, childlike quality," Ambrose said. Henry had been ill for months and died of complications from a series of strokes, said Susan Foster Ambrose, a close family friend and fellow writer. 26 at her home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Marguerite Henry, the award-winning author who turned an account of a brother and sister's dream of owning a wild pony into the beloved children's classic "Misty of Chincoteague," died Nov.
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