Books like Black Gold by Marguerite Henry
Black Gold follows the journey of a courageous, small‑boned horse whose relentless determination to win is matched only by the loyalty of his jockey. Together, they overcome challenges and reach the pinnacle of horse racing success.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marguerite Henry
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