| Black Gold Contributor(s): Henry, Marguerite (Author), Dennis, Wesley (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689715625 ISBN-13: 9780689715624 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1992 Annotation: Black Gold is the true story of a too-small but great-hearted stallion who overcame the expert's doubts and derision to win the Kentucky Derby in 1924. 80 illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Horses - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Equestrian |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 91004907 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Series: Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 5.16" W x 7.84" (0.27 lbs) 176 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 8510 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows Black Gold would be great if he was his rider Finally, Jaydee gets his wish. And Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it would be time for the most important race in America. Did they really have what it takes to win? Black Gold's inspirational story proves that the power of love and dedication can make any dream come true. Set against the thrilling and colorful world of Thoroughbred horses, Black Gold is the true story of this legendary horse and his determined young jockey. |
Contributor Bio(s): Henry, Marguerite: - Marguerite Henry was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as "King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, " and "Stormy: Misty s Foal, " all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions.Dennis, Wesley: - Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.Henry, Marguerite: - Marguerite Henry was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind; Misty of Chincoteague; and Stormy, Misty's Foal, all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions. |