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Justin Morgan Had a Horse (School & Library Binding)

by Marguerite Henry (Author), Wesley Dennis (Illustrator) "THE LITTLE reddish-brown colt stopped nibbling grass ..." (more)
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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. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book., Jul 12 2003
By Rheumor (New Orelans) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Justin Morgan Had A Horse (Hardcover)
This is a special book to me, as it was the book upon which my son's first book report was written about a dozen years ago. It was also the last time he needed my collaboration on a school project.
The story is a nice introduction to American History and to the world of horses, both of which continue to interest him as he heads off to an Ivy-laden college this fall.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Growing Big Together, Feb 6 2003
By Plume45 "kitka12345" (Westchester, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Justin Morgan Had a Horse (Paperback)
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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A little too steriotypical, but a good read overall, Feb 12 2001
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This review is from: Justin Morgan Had a Horse (Paperback)
The story line is very lovely, a book about the strong bond between a boy and the sire of a truely noble breed of horses: the Morgan. It is based on a true story. Readers should be warned that some of the characters are made out to be very steriotypical Vermont poor folk *limited vocabulary and wearing scraps of leather for shorts, ect. ect. ect.* and may be offended by such. I myself have heard several complaints on this. However, the overall effect does present a believable story. Worth looking into.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good book
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. Read more
Published on Sep 27 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Morgan's Past
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!
Published on Sep 14 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A NICE BOOK
This is a nice book about the beginning of the Morgan Horse Breed. It is a nice book with good illusrations
Published on April 1 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of Marguerite Henry's best books!
Justin Morgan Had A Horse is about a Singing Master and one of his students. Of all of her books this is one of her best books I've read, and I've read almost all of her books
Published on Jan 14 1997

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