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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. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 172
Vendor: Simon & Schuster Trade Sales
Publication Date: 1992
Dimensions: 7.5 X 5 (inches)
| ISBN: 0689715625
ISBN-13: 9780689715624
Availability: In Stock
Ages: 9-12
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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.
All your favorite Horse Stories, by Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry! Misty of Chincoteague, the newborn foal who is befriended - and beloved - by two children; Stormy, Misty's Foal, who struggles for life during a raging storm; Brighty of the Grand Canyon, the little burro who blazed trails and met famous people - they're all here. And my favorite: King of the Wind.
I remember reading this book on the beach at my grandmother's New Jersey summer home. The warm sand, the pleasant breezes, and the sound of the waves transported me to an Arabian setting with Agba the stable hand and Sham, the gorgeous Arabian bay. As one of the six best horses in the stable, he was sent to France as a gift to the boy king Louis XV. By the time the horses reached France, however, they were worn from the hard trip at sea, and skinny from lack of enough food. What would the king think of such a poor little group of scraggly horses?
—Yolanda
Booklist"...a thoroughly satisfying horse story."
The National Horseman"Again, Marguerite Henry has given boys and girls a superb story about a heroic horse."
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5 out of 5 stars)
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Reviewed by Samantha (s.c.), February 17, 2006 Black Gold is truly a wonderful book.It has a shocking end that surprised me extremly.It's a story about with hard work and determination your dreams can come true. I suggest highly you try this book. Write a review of Black Gold
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