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Justin Morgan Had a Horse

By: Marguerite Henry
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
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Publisher's summary

"Nope, that little feller don't look like he'll amount to much." That's what almost everyone said about Little Bub. But young Joel Goss knew that Little Bub was a special colt, even though he was a runt. When schoolteacher Justin Morgan asked Joel to gentle the colt, Joel was thrilled. Little Bub proved that size and breed weren't everything. Soon word spread throughout the entire Northeast that this spirited colt could pull heavier loads than a pair of oxen and run faster than thoroughbreds.

This book, which garnered a Newbery Honor, presents the true story of a simple horse that, through pure spirit, rose to greatness. His descendants, who helped settlers tame the American wilderness, would become a world-famous breed of American horses, the Morgan.

(P)2003 Blackstone Audio Inc.

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"A thing of beauty in every respect and a treasured addition to the home library." (Washington Post)

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A precious dalliance into a childhood favorite

Horses were my passion for as long as I can remember, and I owned all of MH's books as a youngster. Only now do I own a Morgan horse and to revisit this book spoke to my heart in away I couldn't have imagined. The story was vivid and the characters even more so. I could hear the sounds, the whinnies, the voices, and smell the scenery as it was described. This novel has touched my life again and I'm so grateful. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever loved a horse, particularly those horses who have beat the odds against them and changed people's opinions. I own just such a Morgan and I'm so proud that I do. Enjoy.

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Great children's classic

Moving tale of a boy and the horse that inspires him.

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Just BOARING but okay

I mean well the sound wasn't good and it was boaring but I told you what I thought of this BOARING story.

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excellent book

The reader did a great job performing animated voices. Very engaging story, especially for horse lovers!

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Justin Morgan had a horse

The book is great and I love it and I love horses and I think it is great and I love birds.

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The love of a friend

Simple with a happy ending! It did not matter how many years passed, the devotion was as strong as day one! And how one takes care of a friend With so much love was a beautiful thing to read about!

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My thoughts

I dislike the time when Ebenezer gets sold ,I like the part when Justin keeps bob , I will tell Elsie and Katie my friends.

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Mom loved it…. I’m looking forward to listening to!

Mom doesn’t like to bother…. But when I played this for her, she was thrilled :D

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Love this story

A wonderful American story that is very well read and is entertaining for the family

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A wonderful horse story

I love this book and have read/listened to it many time so I recommend it for anyone who likes a good, true, story.

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