Who Was Seabiscuit? ( Who Was) (Paperback) by James Buckley

Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Number of Pages: 105
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography + Autobiography / Sports + Recreation, Biography + Autobiography / Historical, Animals / Horses
Series Title: Who Was
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Author: James Buckley
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Language: English

About the Book

Describes the life and accomplishments of the race horse Seabiscuit, who thrived with a loving jockey and trainer and won the hearts of millions around the country.

Book Synopsis

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.

About The Author

James Buckley, Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton?