It's off to the races with the story of Seabiscuit - the incredible racehorse who inspired a nation!
In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation's spirits. Seabiscuit was born in 1933 on a farm in Kentucky. Though bred for racing, he was weak and undersized. He slept too long and ate too much. Against the odds, he began to win local races. He was given a new coach who trained him to race in larger circuits. Soon enough, this scrappy horse began beating the best racehorses in the country. He became a media darling and won national competitions. In 1938 he was voted U.S. Horse of the Year. Seabiscuit's undying spirit and come-from-behind story made him a celebrity and hero for millions.
By:
James Buckley Jr., Who HQ Illustrated by:
Gregory Copeland Imprint: G P Putnam's Sons Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 194mm,
Width: 137mm,
Spine: 7mm
Weight: 102g ISBN:9780448483092 ISBN 10: 0448483092 Series:Who Was? Pages: 112 Publication Date:20 October 2015 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
James Buckley, Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, includingWho Was Ernest Shackleton?
