misty of chincoteague

i recently finished reading this book to miriam. it is a wonderful story, but the most exciting part for me was discovering throughout the course of reading that it is based on true facts. the island of Chincoteague really exists off the coast of Virginia/Maryland and its neighboring island, Assateague, still swarms with wild ponies, as the book depicts. "pony penning day", also described in the book, is still an annual event there. this destination is definitely going on our list of family vacations to take. i love how reading opens up new worlds right from your living room sofa.