THE LAST BLACK KING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

ISBN: 9781600608919
$11.95
$11.95

Born into an African American sharecropping family in 1880s Kentucky, Jimmy Winkfield grew up loving horses. The large, powerful animals inspired little Jimmy to think big. Looking beyond his family s farm, he longed for a life riding on action-packed racetracks around the world. Like his hero, the great Isaac Murphy, Jimmy Wink Winkfield would stop at nothing to make it as a jockey. Though his path to success was wrought with obstacles both on the track and off, Wink faced each challenge with passion and a steadfast spirit. Along the way he carved out a lasting legacy as one of history s finest horsemen and the last African American ever to win the Kentucky Derby. The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby brings to life a vivacious hero from a little-known chapter of American sports history. Readers are transported trackside to witness the heart-pounding story of a vibrant young man chasing down his dream.

Product details

  • Publisher : Lee & Low Books (April 1, 2012)
  • Language : English
  • Paperback : 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 1600608914
  • ISBN-13 : 978-1600608919
  • Reading age : 6 - 11 years
  • Lexile measure : AD970L
  • Grade level : 3 - 4
  • Item Weight : 5.8 ounces
  • Dimensions : 10.52 x 0.08 x 8.07 inches
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