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Old Bones the Wonder Horse
"This is the true, rags-to-riches story of Exterminator, one of the best-loved American horses. Old Bones, as he was affectionately called, came out of nowhere to win a Kentucky Derby and to run a hundred races before his retirement."
Hardcover
Published
January 1st 1956
by Mc Graw Hill Co
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A sweet kids book that tells the true story of Exterminator. Exterminator was a Thoroughbred born in 1915. He was a rather gangly looking horse and no one really thought much of him. However, one trainer did eventually see him run and thought he had potential. This is Exterminator's rags to riches story.
The story has been simplified for children and some details are changed to highlight the drama of his life, but it rings true in spirit.
While suitable for any child that loves horses, it is reall...more
The story has been simplified for children and some details are changed to highlight the drama of his life, but it rings true in spirit.
While suitable for any child that loves horses, it is reall...more
Having lived in and around Louisville for a few years, and having many friends from that area, I can't not be aware of the Derby and of horse racing culture in general. So to find this story from when I was a kid and had no idea where Louisville was is delightful; again, the horse phase that didn't die. This is a great, quick read about a horse who is wonderful and people who believe no matter what--really, I'm surprised someone hasn't snatched it up to make the next Seabiscuit or Secretariat (n...more
I found this in the throw-away pile at my school and rescued it. I'm not usually a horse book person, but while my 7th-graders were taking their exams, it gave me something to do. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It personifies the horse from page one. It tells of his beginnings and overcoming prejudices from the racing community and even his owner and his surprise win at the Kentucky Derby.
This was one of many horse related books that I read during elementary school. It's the mostly true account of a real race horse, Exterminator. I still own a copy of it, rather dogeared and a few pages torn, but mine all the same. It's a great read for 3rd to 6th graders--I actually read it when I was about 8-9 as I recall.
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The black stallion books introduced me to horse stories and this book expanded that interest to include non-fiction. A slight fictionalization of a true story that does a great job of drawing a reader in and capturing their interest.
I read this book when I was a young girl and loved every horse book I could get my hands on. I still remember how admirable this horse's temperament and will were. I think I might read it again!
Dec 03, 2008
Lauren
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Young Readers
Recommended to Lauren by:
Third Grade Teacher
Absolutely GREAT book. I must for beginning readers who love animals. I read it in third grade and it is still one of my all time favorites.
My first book that I fell in love with over 55 years ago. Each year I wrote a book report about Old Bones and I still have the original book.
I read this book when I was a kid and loved it! Horse books have always called my name and this is one of my favorites.
I remember this book was one of my favorites...similar story to Seabiscuit. Can't have a heart and not be moved by this story.
One of my childhood favorites. A great bedtime story book for the kids.
another childhood favorite.... and I then dreamed of owning a horse.
Always fantastically motivational and a fast (re)read!
greatly enjoyed this when I was a kid.
A childhood favorite
A children's book about the Kentucky Derby winner, Exterminator. A great story.
This is a great children's book about an amazing racehorse that did what no one thought he could. The actual horse was real and did race until the old age of nine and won 50 of his 99 starts.
loved it!!!!
I love this book. I have had it since I was a little child when my father would read it to me before bed.
It's a story of a racing horse that everyone thought couldn't cut it in the big leagues. Old Bones isn't a very pretty horse but he has the heart of a champion.
It's about facing challenges and doing the best you can do even though nobody has faith in you.
It's a story of a racing horse that everyone thought couldn't cut it in the big leagues. Old Bones isn't a very pretty horse but he has the heart of a champion.
It's about facing challenges and doing the best you can do even though nobody has faith in you.
This was my favorite book when I was in second grade. I've reread this countless times, and that's saying something, since I hate rereading things.
Short children's book about Exterminator, a famous American race horse from the early part of the 20th century. Not a lot of detail is included, and the horse is given emotions and thoughts that we couldn't possibly know if he had. Still it's a cute little book.
Jan 16, 2008
April Helms
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
children
Shelves:
historical-fiction,
childrens
A must for children who love horses. This is a fictionalized account of Exterminator, or Old Bones, whose career included 100 races, and a Kentucky Derby win.
Loved this book when I was about 13, The love ones heart can have for a great animal / companion.
easy reading, historical and children will love it
May 17, 2013
Jilly
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