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· AR 5.8 · 5 AR pts
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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
AR book level
5.8
AR points
5
AR quiz
235
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~U
Scholastic level
R
AR interest level
MG
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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