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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011 · Est. 2 hour read
Risky Chance
By Alison Hart, Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator)
Book #7 in the Horse Diaries series
A young Thoroughbred horse's life is forever changed when he is claimed by a new owner, a young girl and her father, a former jockey, who help him recover from his injuries and find a new purpose in life.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 569 ratings
153 pages· 15,435 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In Depression-era California, Risky Chance, a spirited thoroughbred, lives for the thrill of racing and the affection of his jockey's daughter, Marie. But an accident unveils the harsh realities behind the glamour of the track. Told from Chance's perspective, this tale explores the hidden struggles of a racehorse, challenging the notion of glory and raising questions about the true cost of speed and success. Can Chance find his way back to the life he loves, or will the shadows of the racing world consume him?
From the publisher
For all lovers of horses and history, it’s the next book in the popular Horse Diaries series. Born in California at the start of the Great Depression, Risky Chance is a gray thoroughbred who was born to race. Life at the track and being spoiled by his jockey’s young daughter, Marie, is all Chance could ask for. He loves nothing more than running fast and winning. But after an accident, Chance discovers a side of horse racing that has little to do with glory. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel is told in first person from the horse’s own point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about thoroughbreds, horse racing, and the Great Depression.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 153
- Words
- 15,435
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 630L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.1
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- September 13, 2011
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375868337
- LCCN
- 2010027318
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