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Who Was Seabiscuit?
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Who Was Seabiscuit?
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Buckley
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By (author) Who HQ
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Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
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| Series | Who Was? |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:112 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 137 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780448483092
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| Classifications | Dewey:B |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Putnam Inc
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| Imprint |
G P Putnam's Sons
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| Publication Date |
20 October 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
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, includingWho Was Ernest Shackleton?
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