Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416933601)

It's Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral in the race of the century

Seabiscuit was the grandson of one of the greatest racehorses of all time, but he'd lost practically every race he'd ever run. Who would want a funny-looking racehorse on a losing streak? Enter Charles Howard -- automobile tycoon, risk taker, and racing aficionado -- who scooped up Seabiscuit for a bargain price.

With the support and care of a clever new trainer and a loving jockey, 'Biscuit began winning bigger and bigger races. Then came the biggest race of all. As Seabiscuit prepared to face War Admiral, the top racehorse in the country, the entire nation was on the edge of its seat: Could Seabiscuit really beat the Triple Crown champion?

This true story of hope and determination will inspire readers of all ages

Author: Meghan McCarthy
ISBN-10: 1416933603
ISBN-13: 9781416933601
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Language: English
Published: 10/28/2008
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 10.18h x 9.28w x 0.44d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 125000 / Seabiscuit: The Wonder Horse

Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/2008 pg. 1073
Booklist 11/01/2008 pg. 44
School Library Journal 11/01/2008 pg. 110
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory