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OverviewAn idealistic young man trains a workhorse to race in this classic horse story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Each year since medieval times, the Palio horse race is held in Siena, Italy. Giorgio Terni is a starry-eyed young man who dreams of becoming a horse trainer and riding in the Palio. Giorgio forges a relationship with a beautiful mare named Gaudenzia, and no one believes she will ever be anything more than a workhorse. But, Giorgio senses something great in her, and he's determined to teach the mare to trust people again--and to become a winning racehorse. This classic equestrian tale from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marguerite Henry , Lynd WardPublisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Simon & Schuster Edition: Reissue Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.862kg ISBN: 9781481403986ISBN 10: 1481403982 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 12 April 2016 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMarguerite Henry (1902-1997) was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy, Misty's Foal, and her work has won several Newbery Awards and Honors. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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