by James Buckley (Author), Who Hq (Author), Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)
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.
Author Biography
James Buckley, Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton?
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.2 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 20, 2015
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Was Seabiscuit?
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 1
