Black Gold
by Marguerite Henry (Author) Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
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.
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Review quotes
The National Horseman "Again, Marguerite Henry has given boys and girls a superb story about a heroic horse."
Marguerite Henry
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. Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780689715624
Lexile Measure
820
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Publication date
April 19, 1992
Series
Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library
BISAC categories
JUV002130 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Horses
Library of Congress categories
Horses
Horse racing
Horse racing
