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The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers): The True Story of a Horse, a Man, and an Unstoppable Dream
Adapted from the #1 New York Times bestselling adult novel, this inspiring true story of a man...
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Adapted from the #1 New York Times bestselling adult novel, this inspiring true story of a man and horse duo who rose to the top of the competitive equestrian world is one of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all, perfect for animal lovers and history buffs alike.
On a bleak winter afternoon, Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman between the slats of a rickety truck bound for the slaughterhouse. Noting a spark in the horse's eye, the Dutch immigrant bought the beaten-up animal for only eighty dollars and took him to the family's modest farm on Long Island. Though Snowman thrived in his new home, Harry needed money. Reluctantly, he sold Snowman to another farm a few miles down the road. But the shaggy horse had other ideas. When he turned up back at Harry's barn, dragging an old tire and a broken fence board, Harry knew that he had misjudged the horse. Snowman then began his extraordinary path to stardom as Harry trained him to show jump, taking Snowman all the way to the very top of the sport. This dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo is based on the insight and recollections of the Flying Dutchman himself. Snowman and Harry's story captured the heart of Cold War-era America--a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. Elizabeth Letts's message is simple: Never give up, even when the obstacles seem sky-high. There is something extraordinary in all of us.
Praise for the Adult Edition of The Eighty-Dollar Champion
A classic American dream story, with a down-on-its-luck horse galloping in for good measure.-USA Today
If you loved the story of Seabiscuit, the surprise champion racehorse, make a date to check out the true story of Snowman.-San Jose Mercury News"This is a wonderful book--joyous, heartfelt, and an eloquent reminder that hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places. Most of all, it's a moving testament to the incredible things that can grow from the bond between animals and humans. If you love a great animal tale, you'll love this book "--Gwen Cooper, author of Homer's Odyssey
Author: Elizabeth Letts
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593127124
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2020
School Library Journal 12/01/2020 pg. 115
About the Author
Elizabeth Letts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of non fiction books The Eighty-Dollar Champion and The Perfect Horse as well as two novels, Quality of Care and Family Planning. A competitive equestrian in her youth, Letts rode for California in the North American Junior Three-Day Eventing Championships. She currently lives in Southern California. To learn more about Letts and her books, go to elizabethletts.com and follow @ElizabethLetts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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