Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio - Paperback
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Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio - Paperback
$8.99
by Marguerite Henry (Author), Lynd Ward (Illustrator)
An idealistic young man trains a workhorse to race in this triumphant story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, back in print by popular demand.
The Palio horse race is held in Siena, Italy, each year and dates back to medieval times. Giorgio Terni is an idealistic young man who dreams of becoming a horse trainer and riding in the Palio. He forges a relationship with a beautiful horse named Gaudenzia. No one else believes that the mare will ever be more than a workhorse, but Giorgio senses something in the horse, and he's determined to teach her to trust people again--and to prepare her to race. This cherished story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations with gorgeous new cover art.Author Biography
Marguerite Henry (1902-1997) was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy, Misty's Foal, and her work has won several Newbery Awards and Honors.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.4 x 5.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 22, 2014
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 9
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