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The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers) audiobook
- By: Elizabeth Letts
- Narrator: Arthur Morey
- Category: Animals, Horses, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Length: 6 hours 31 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- Publish date: January 01, 2020
- Language: English
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The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers) Audiobook Summary
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
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The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers) Audiobook Narrator
Arthur Morey is the narrator of The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers) audiobook that was written by Elizabeth Letts
About the Author(s) of The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers)
Elizabeth Letts is the author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers)
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The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers) Full Details
| Narrator | Arthur Morey |
| Length | 6 hours 31 minutes |
| Author | Elizabeth Letts |
| Category | |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group |
| Release date | May 03, 2024 |
| ISBN | 9780593217023 |
Subjects
The publisher of the The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers) is Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. includes the following subjects: horse books for kids, horse books for girls 6-8, horse gifts for girls 10-12, horse books for girls 9 12, horse book for girls age 9-12, horse books for girls 10-12, horse books for girls, horse books for children, horse books for girls 8-10, kids books ages 9-12, horses, non fiction books for kids age 9 12, horse books, books for kids age 9 12, sports, 5th grade books, chapter books for kids age 9-12, books for 9 year old girls, books for 8 year old boys, chapter books for kids age 8-10, books for 8 year old girls, Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals, Horses, Juvenile Nonfiction, History, United States, 20th Century, Juvenile Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation, Equestrian The BISAC Subject Code is Animals, Horses, Juvenile Nonfiction
Additional info
The publisher of the The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers) is Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. The imprint is Listening Library. It is supplied by Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. The ISBN-13 is 9780593217023.
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This book is only available in the United States.
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