Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse

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

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: 10/28/2008
ISBN: 9781416933601
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 10.18h x 9.28w x 0.44d
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: 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

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