Thrilling action, high-spirited horses, a boy's courage, and the warm comradeship between a father and son are all woven together in this book.
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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.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the best and most informative horse books of all time,
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This review is from: Born to Trot (Paperback)
From the moment you pick up "Born To Trot" you can't put it down! Your instantly transported back into time and stuck by Gibson White's (stories man charecter) side. It's packed with a ton of horse info, about history's greats: Hambletonian, Rosalind and Greyhound. But this book, you won't be disappointed!
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Born to write horse stories,
By Tom Reynolds (Wuhan, China) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Born to Trot (Paperback)
Published in 1950, Born to Trot is another classic horse novel from the pen of Marguerite Henry. If you enjoyed her other novels such as Gone with the Wind, you will enjoy this book. You don't need to be a lover of horses to enjoy the story. It is classic children's literature at its best.The book is actually comprised of two stories revolving around the history of American trotters and the Hambletonian race. They are true stories and centre on the person of Gibson White, son of "Hambletonian Ben" White, and his horse Rosalind, the fastest trotter in history. The book begins with Gibson being confined to a hospital where he spends the next two years. During that time he reads the story of the first trotting horse, Hambletonian. That story is interspersed with the story of Gib's recovery and return to the horsing world. His horse, Rosalind, is a descendant of Hambletonian and rises to greatness as a racer. Although Born to Trot is named for Rosalind and her great speed, the characterisation of Gib as the hero who recovers from his sickness to rejoin the world he loves makes this story a great read for all.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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cool book!!,
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This review is from: Born to Trot (Paperback)
This book is insanely wonderful!I love it!I liked how it was two stories in one.This book is a perfect example on M. Henry's wonderful writing ability.This book,King of the Wind,and Black Gold are my hands-down favorite Marguerite Henry books.
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THE sun was no more than a pink promise. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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William Rysdyk, Mister Seely, Alma Lee, Mister Spingler, Grand Circuit, New York, Sir Luddy, Guy Heasley, Old Abdallah, Gibson White, Sugar Loaf, The Chief, Tom Berry, Union Course, Mister Kent, Rysdyk's Big Bull, Brownie Hanover, Jonas Seely, Orange County, Peter the Great, Rysdyk's Hambletonian, Good Time Park, Old Orchard, Abdallah Chief, Big Apple New!
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THE sun was no more than a pink promise. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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William Rysdyk, Mister Seely, Alma Lee, Mister Spingler, Grand Circuit, New York, Sir Luddy, Guy Heasley, Old Abdallah, Gibson White, Sugar Loaf, The Chief, Tom Berry, Union Course, Mister Kent, Rysdyk's Big Bull, Brownie Hanover, Jonas Seely, Orange County, Peter the Great, Rysdyk's Hambletonian, Good Time Park, Old Orchard, Abdallah Chief, Big Apple New!
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- What Is It? (Little Learners Board Books) by Barbara Gibson on page 95, and page 165
- As You Like it (Kennet Shakespeare) by William Shakespeare on page 60, and page 212
- Justin Morgan Had a Horse by Marguerite Henry in Front Matter
- Black Gold by Marguerite Henry in Front Matter
- Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry in Front Matter
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- Quizzes for 220 Great Children's Books: The Quest Motivational Reading Program (Through Children's Literature) by Polly Jeanne Wickstrom on page 22, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Sea Star: Orphan Of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry in Front Matter
- San Domingo : The Medicine Hat Stallion by Marguerite Henry in Front Matter
- Storybook Travels: From Eloise's New York to Harry Potter's London, Visits to 30 of the Best-Loved Landmarks in Children's Literature by Colleen Dunn Bates on page 61
- Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt on page 181
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