Justin Morgan Had a Horse
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1945 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Justin Morgan Had a Horse

Written by Marguerite Henry · Illustrated by Wesley Dennis

A runt colt defies odds to become a legendary horse breed's progenitor.

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176 pages· 30,779 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 880L
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Young Joel Goss is tasked with training Little Bub, a seemingly ordinary colt with extraordinary potential. As the colt's remarkable strength and speed capture the attention of the Northeast, Joel finds himself at the heart of a legend in the making. Can this unlikely hero defy expectations and change the course of equine history? Discover the origins of the world-renowned Morgan horse breed in this tale of determination and destiny.

From the publisher

Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he’s a runt. And when schoolteacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, Joel is thrilled! Soon word about Little Bub has spread throughout the entire Northeast – this spirited colt can pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run faster than thoroughbreds! This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horses – the Morgan.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1946)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Words
30,779
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
880L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~U
Scholastic level
R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
235
Publication
Published
December 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 1945
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416927853
LCCN
2003265359
OCLC
77081894

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