Who Was Seabiscuit?

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.

Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 10/20/2015
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780448483092
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 177703 / Who Was Seabiscuit?

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