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