Justin Morgan Had a Horse (Paperback)

~ (Author), Wesley Dennis (Illustrator) "THE LITTLE reddish-brown colt stopped nibbling grass..." (more)
Key Phrases: big colt, little horse, Little Bub, Justin Morgan, Master Morgan (more...)

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Washington Post "...a thing of beauty in every respect and a treasured addition to the home library." -- Review

Product Description

Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he's a runt. And when school teacher 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 a world-famous breed of American horses -- the Morgan.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (October 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068971534X
• ISBN-13: 978-0689715341
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #883,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Growing Big Together, February 6, 2003

By	Plume45 "kitka12345" (Westchester, NY) - See all my reviews

I must be romping through my third childhood because I still love this classic equine tale about the founder of a truly
American breed of horse. I enjoyed it now just as much as when I was young; Henry's story holds up with successive readings
since the human emotions are sincere, and the dramatic events are true. The young protagonist, Joel, has a passion for horses; as a young man he dreams of finding his beloved, Lil Bub, the first Morgan colt whom no one wanted.

Even more, this is a story of Vermont--famous for its Green Mountains and courageous patriots--during the War of 1812. Later on in the story we witness a brief but triumphant presidential visit, where the Morgan horse was publically recognized.

Plenty of dialogue, short chapters and excellent b/w sketches by Wesley Dennis combine to give us a delightful gallop into the Yankee past. No one knows for certain who sired the "little" colt, whom only a poor boy could admire, but tales of his racing speed and pulling strength quickly made him a local legend, with farmers eager to get stud rights. Like BLACK BEAUTY this book is written for kids and horse lovers of all ages. PS: Because they are so strong and fast, Morgans are used in the National Park Service.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good book, September 27, 1999

By A Customer

This book was pretty good,but could be compared to King of the Wind and Born to Trot.This book was a good book,but not the best of Marguerite Henry's books.King on the Wind and Born to Trot are much more exciting to read.All in all,I liked the book,but found it boring in some parts.I am still a faithful M.H. reader.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Morgan's Past, September 14, 1998

By A Customer

This is a great and true story about the beginning of the Morgan horse. Little Bub can capture the hearts of adults and children alike!