Joel Goss knows that Little Bub--a runt--is a special colt. When school teacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, word about Little Bub soon spreads throughout the entire Northeast that he 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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Joel Goss knows that Little Bub--a runt--is a special colt. When school teacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, word about Little Bub soon spreads throughout the entire Northeast that he 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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If you went to Vermont, back in the time of the late 1700s... you would meet Justin Morgan. He was a man who had a problem. It all started because a farmer owed Justin some money. The farmer couldn't pay the debt, so instead, he gave a horse. To some people, that would be a wonderful thing to receive, but Justin didn't need a horse. He needed money.
One might say, "Sell the horse"--but that's just the problem. No one wants to use their money on a small, (VERY small), scrawny animal, who is weak and cannot work like other horses. Since no one will buy poor Little Bub, Justin is indeed stuck with him.
See what can happen that turns this story upside-down when Justin Morgan's friend decides to help out. Why, even President Monroe takes notice!
This book tells a true story. I liked the book because while I was reading it, I knew that it actually happened. In fact, Little Bub's tale became an American legend. This is a delightful horse story, great for boys & girls to read (ages 9 and up).
madaboutbooks
Oct 9, 2008
A Treasure
Like all Marguerite Henry Books, illustrated by Wesley Dennis this is an absolute must. The true story of the origin of the Morgan breed from one single black stallion reads like a fiction fairy tale and Wesleys illustrations are unique and beautiful as always.
