Living Legend
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000 · Est. 5 hour read

Living Legend

Written by Alice Leonhardt and Joanna Campbell

Book #39 in the Thoroughbred series

Can she overcome the pressure to match her mother's racing legacy, or will she quit after two races?

4.0/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
192 pages· 35,817 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Christina Reese faces immense pressure to match her mother's legendary jockey status after winning her first race on Wonder's Star. With the media's relentless comparisons and a disappointing second race, Christina questions her future in racing. Will she rise to the challenge or abandon her dreams? Discover the powerful bond between a determined girl and her extraordinary colt in this gripping tale of ambition and self-discovery.

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Can Christina measure up?Ever since Christina Reese won her very first race on Wonder’s Star, she’s been feeling pressure to live up to her mother’s reputation as a great jockey. The racing press is full of articles with headlines such as “Like Mother, Like Daughter!” and “Winning Races Must Be in the Genes!”But after a disappointing finish in her next race, Christina decides there is no way she can meet such high expectations–she’ll never be as good as Ashleigh. After only two starts, will Christina give up racing forever?Read thoroughbred and experience the powerful bondbetween a determined girl and a very special colt if youlove horses, then you’ll love these books!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
35,817
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~731L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about horsesBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
43290
Publication
Published
February 2, 2000
First published
February 1, 2000
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061066337

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