Justin Morgan Had a Horse -- Marguerite Henry

Joel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he's a runt. And when schoolteacher 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 <p/> This is the story of the little runt who became the father of the world-famous breed of American horses -- the Morgan.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Marguerite Henry<br><b>Publisher:</b> Aladdin Paperbacks<br><b>Published:</b> 12/01/2006<br><b>Pages:</b> 176<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.26lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.75h x 5.00w x 0.75d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781416927853<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.8<br><b>Point Value:</b> 5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>235 / Justin Morgan Had a Horse<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Marguerite Henry was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as <i>King of the Wind</i>;<i> Misty of Chincoteague</i>; and <i>Stormy, Misty's Foal</i>, all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions. <p/>Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.</p>