![]() She had a knack of writing about children and animals in a way that was quite relatable, and was unafraid to tackle some darker topics as well. She was a fairly prolific writer of children’s books throughout the 1940’s and 50’s, many of which were illustrated by Wesley Dennis, whose simple line drawings are absolute perfection. (What is it about horses that gives them an almost universal appeal when we are young?) I devoured every “horsey” book I could find, and a great many of them were written by Marguerite Henry. When I was a little girl, I was like every other child in the world – I wanted a horse. The Aroma of Books //Rants//Raves//Reviews//
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