Paul and Maureen manage to catch the elusive wild horse, Phantom, and her newborn colt. Though Misty the colt soon becomes accustomed to the world of men, Phantom continues to long for the wild herd. Eventually, the children allow Phantom her freedom, and feel content with Phantom's legacy, Misty. One of many well-loved horse adventures by Marguerite Henry, this book contains Maritime dialect and gender roles representative of a past era. A humourous retelling of the Ukrainian folktale about finding room for one more.
Illustrations portray forest creatures dressed in traditional Ukrainian costume.