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Marguerite Henry's beloved story of a wild horse's gentle colt--winner of a Newbery Honor On the island of Chincoteague, off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland, lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely-seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her--that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can't live without her. The frenzied roundup that follows on the next Pony Penning Day does indeed bring Phantom into their lives, in a way they never would have suspected. Phantom would forever be a creature of the wild. But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether...
Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland--the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater--in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people "you should meet." Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream. Although she was always challenged by the things that set her apart from other dancers, with a lot of hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent, Misty has become one of the most well-known dancers in America. On June 30, 2015 Misty stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about dance. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating
Angel Mystique Bellows is a young lady who knows what she wants: love, hope, security, and the freedom to live her life the way she chooses, without judgment or despair. Known as Misty to her friends, her life and family are in a constant state of turmoil. After her mother abandoned her, Misty has done whatever she needs to do to survive. She's sought comfort and solace in the arms of many, in search of the love she was denied as a child. Heartbreak and disappointment are her constant companions, but she's too strong to let herself be a victim forever. Misty is a proud woman who refuses to let the disappointments, heartaches, and pains of her past define her. Now she has some choices to make. Will she reach out to the family that hurt her? Can she forgive the mother who walked away so many years ago? Does she even need that kind of drama in her life?
Misty: A Misty Rush Trilogy
Bobby Q. Budrock
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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Misty includes three novels describing the adventures of Misty Rush in stories of intrigue and love. From the Catskills of New York to Colorado, Florida, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, this trilogy by Bobby Q. Budrock captures the character of a young woman as she pursues missing children. Chasing Angels (Part 1): An Air Force family rescues a little boy wandering in a snowstorm in the Catskill Mountains of New York. He then mysteriously disappears from the Hospital. The wife, Misty Rush, devotes two years of her life to eventually finding and adopting him. Although her husband is killed in Afghanistan, she continues the search and is successful in discovering a child kidnapping ring and bringing them to justice. Twin Angels (Part 2): After the death of her husband in Afghanistan, Misty Rush and family moves to Colorado and befriends a man whose twin 18 month old girls are missing. He is accused of their murder, but Misty discovers they have been kidnapped and taken to Pakistan as retribution for a Taliban tribal leader's loss of his twin daughters in a drone strike. Misty, with the help of an Irish water research company goes to Pakistan and rescues the twins. She also frees a high level American intelligence operative within hours of being executed. They make a dramatic escape from Pakistan.An Angel from A Land Afar ({Part 3): Misty tries to live a normal life in Colorado Springs after rescuing kidnapped twin girls in Pakistan. She marries Brian Becker, the father of the twins, but the marriage is short lived when Brian is shot and killed in a robbery attempt at his business. Misty is also threatened by a Pakistani group in Denver looking for revenge. She and the twins barely escape death when a car bomb explodes near her home.Meanwhile a terrorist plot in Saudi Arabia is conceived and planned using twelve young men forced to participate with threats of death to their families. Two of the group escapes while two more are murdered by the group leader. One group of four arrives in the United States via Canada and the other group of four plans terrorist activities in Spain.Misty along with her daughter Ashley and son Robert take a long overdue vacation in Florida. She crosses paths with the terrorist group near Celebration, Florida when one of the terrorist is struck and seriously injured by a hit and run driver. Her quick action saves his life and he wants to reveal the group's plan if his sister in Saudi Arabia is removed from harm's way. Mary Radcliffe, the wife of the FBI Agent in charge of the investigation, convinces Misty that the two of them are the best plan to get his sister safely out of Saudi Arabia via Qatar. They travel to Qatar only to find out that the terrorist's father in Saudi Arabia has been assassinated and his uncle in Qatar who was supposed to assist has also been killed. Misty and Mary, with the help of a soldier stationed in Qatar, cross into Saudi Arabia illegally and rescue the sister who had been hiding in a Bedouin camp.Both the terrorist plot in Florida and the one in Spain are averted at the last minute with the capture of the terrorists. The young man in Florida, who revealed the plot, is reunited with his sister and they are both given new identities and allowed to remain in the United States.
Misty Twisty Knot: Understanding Emotions and Behaviors Associated with Anxiety
Stephanie Brinkley Wellon
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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She wants to be left alone. He is determined to protect her. Will circumstances bring them together or tear them apart?Samantha Taylor has lost all those dearest to her...her parents, her brother, and now the grandfather who raised her. When his will is read and some of his secrets come to light, Sam finds herself back in Misty Lake, Minnesota, a place that holds countless happy memories but, as she quickly discovers, just as many questions. Jake McCabe, Misty Lake's sheriff, is as curious as anyone about the town's newest resident but it isn't until Sam becomes the victim of a particularly cruel vandal that he meets her and gets a look at the house that has everyone in town talking. As Jake races to keep Sam safe from the escalating attacks, he also works to break down the wall she has built around herself and to convince her that a life without love isn't a life at all.Misty Lake is the first stand-alone book in the clean, romantic suspense series called "entertaining and engaging." If you like small towns, big families, and happy endings, you'll love getting to know the McCabes of Misty Lake, Minnesota. Get your copy today and join the fun
Ethel & Misty: Warped Words
Misty Grey; Ethel Twigg
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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This book tells the story of a Misty, a young cat whose happy life is changed when a mean neighbor cat attacks one night. Misty becomes so afraid of the bully that she just wants to hide in the barn. She eventually finds the courage to venture back out into the world and, with help from a friend, makes a plan so she can enjoy her life without fear.This story was written to help and encourage children who have experienced bullying, trauma, or loss. However, the positive message, fun pictures, and entertaining story line should appeal to all kids. Photographs of cats Misty and Matrix, and Summer, the farm dog, appear on every page for illustrations.