Black Gold [Paperback]

Marguerite Henry (Author), Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library

No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows Black Gold would be great if he was his rider! Finally, Jaydee gets his wish. And Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it would be time for the most important race in America. Did they really have what it takes to win? Black Gold's inspirational story proves that the power of love and dedication can make any dream come true.

Set against the thrilling and colorful world of Thoroughbred horses, Black Gold is the true story of this legendary horse and his determined young jockey.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Booklist "...a thoroughly satisfying horse story."

The National Horseman "Again, Marguerite Henry has given boys and girls a superb story about a heroic horse."

From the Publisher

No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows Black Gold would be great if he was his rider! Finally, Jaydee gets his wish. And Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it would be time for the most important race in America. Did they really have what it takes to win? Black Gold's inspirational story proves that the power of love and dedication can make any dream come true.

Set against the thrilling and colorful world of Thoroughbred horses, Black Gold is the true story of this legendary horse and his determined young jockey.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (April 30, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689715625
• ISBN-13: 978-0689715624
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marguerite Henry is the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy: Misty's Foal, all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Story of a Courageous Horse, October 24, 2001

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Ramona Honan "reviews-by-melva" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Gold (Hardcover)

I first read this book when I was ten years old -- many many years ago. It was the first book I cried over, and while reading the other reviews, I find I was not the only one who cried about this story of a beautiful and courageous race horse. One of of my all-time children's classics!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Horse Story, December 28, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Black Gold (Paperback)

It was great! I loved how it was Real and how U-See-It's colt (Black Gold) was able to get back in raceing, and how the trainer and the jockey kept their hearts up when there was bad time. It was a great book. I read it really carefully that how good it was! I recomend this book to everyone, even non- horselovers. Really read it, i mean it. P.S it was a ture story.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A kids review, August 28, 2005

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Coliwobbles (Colombia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Gold (Paperback)

I felt very sad reading this book because all the story characters died. But I liked the book alot because Black Gold won a lot of races and you see it. My favorite part was when You See It had her colt Black Gold.