{"product_id":"the-eighty-dollar-champion-adapted-for-young-readers-isbn-9780593127125","title":"The Eighty-Dollar Champion (Adapted for Young Readers)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdapted from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling adult novel, this inspiring true story of a man and horse duo who rose to the top of the competitive equestrian world is one of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all, perfect for animal lovers and history buffs alike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a bleak winter afternoon, Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman between the slats of a rickety truck bound for the slaughterhouse. Noting a spark in the horse's eye, the Dutch immigrant bought the beaten-up animal for only eighty dollars and took him to the family's modest farm on Long Island. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough Snowman thrived in his new home, Harry needed money. Reluctantly, he sold Snowman to another farm a few miles down the road. But the shaggy horse had other ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen he turned up back at Harry's barn, dragging an old tire and a broken fence board, Harry knew that he had misjudged the horse. Snowman then began his extraordinary path to stardom as Harry trained him to show jump, taking Snowman all the way to the very top of the sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo is based on the insight and recollections of the Flying Dutchman himself. Snowman and Harry's story captured the heart of Cold War-era America--a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. Elizabeth Letts's message is simple: Never give up, even when the obstacles seem sky-high. There is something extraordinary in all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Adult Edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Eighty-Dollar Champion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA classic \u003c\/b\u003eAmerican dream story, with a down-on-its-luck horse galloping in for good measure.\"-\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"If you loved the story of Seabiscuit, the surprise champion racehorse, \u003cb\u003emake a date to check out the true story of Snowman.\u003c\/b\u003e\"-\u003ci\u003eSan Jose Mercury News\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e “This is \u003cb\u003ea wonderful book—joyous, heartfelt, and an eloquent reminder that hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places.\u003c\/b\u003e Most of all, it’s a moving testament to the incredible things that can  grow from the bond between animals and humans. If you love a great  animal tale, you’ll love this book!”—Gwen Cooper, author of \u003ci\u003eHomer’s Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Adult Edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Eighty-Dollar Champion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA #1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eA classic \u003c\/b\u003eAmerican dream story, with a down-on-its-luck horse galloping in for good measure.\"-\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"If you loved the story of Seabiscuit, the surprise champion racehorse, \u003cb\u003emake a date to check out the true story of Snowman.\u003c\/b\u003e\"-\u003ci\u003eSan Jose Mercury News\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e “This is \u003cb\u003ea wonderful book—joyous, heartfelt, and an eloquent reminder that hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places.\u003c\/b\u003e Most of all, it’s a moving testament to the incredible things that can grow from the bond between animals and humans. If you love a great animal tale, you’ll love this book!”—Gwen Cooper, author of \u003ci\u003eHomer’s Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eThe moving story of an indomitable immigrant farmer, his equally spirited horse, and their against-the-odds journey all the way to the winner’s circle,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Eighty-Dollar Champion\u003c\/i\u003e fascinates from the first page to the last. Elizabeth Letts has uncovered a forgotten slice of American history and brought it to magical life.”—Karen Abbott, author of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There is something magical about stories in which humans and animals team up to combine their courage, intelligence, determination, physical prowess, and instincts to scale the heights, touch our hearts deeply, and inspire us in the most profound ways. Those are the best stories there are, I think, and \u003ci\u003eThe Eighty-Dollar Champion\u003c\/i\u003e joins their ranks. There is a lot of wonderful emotion in this book, and \u003cb\u003eit left me awestruck \u003c\/b\u003eonce more at the wondrous things animals and people can do when they join together to make some great and beautiful noise in the world.”—Jon Katz,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA real live fairy tale\u003c\/b\u003e about an unlikely rider and an even unlikelier horse who soared over obstacles to capture the hearts of a nation. An eloquent story \u003cb\u003eabout near misses and impossible odds and what can happen with a little luck and a lot of determination.\u003c\/b\u003e I fell in love with Snowman and Harry, and so will you.”—Susan Richards, author of\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eChosen by a Horse\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eThe perfect book at the perfect time. Snowman will lift you up and over.\u003c\/b\u003e”—Rita Mae Brown, author of the “Sister” Jane Foxhunting Mysteries series   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA fun and wonderfully detailed story\u003c\/b\u003e about a most remarkable bond between a man and his horse. \u003cb\u003eYou will fall in love\u003c\/b\u003e with the eighty-dollar champion.”—W. Bruce Cameron, author of \u003ci\u003eA Dog’s Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eNot only \u003cb\u003ea heartwarming tale\u003c\/b\u003e of the bond between human and horse, but also a fascinating look at the the Eisenhower years, when faulty memory tells us that America was placid and conformist.\" —Mary Doria Russell, author of \u003ci\u003eDoc\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Elizabeth  Letts] details the intricacies of the show world beautifully, [but  it’s] the relationship between the people in [Harry’s] life and this  remarkable, humble horse that \u003cb\u003ewill captivate the reader.\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eThe Star-Ledger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming story begging for the Disney treatment.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e“The story is \u003cb\u003ethrilling\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . Letts’s \u003cb\u003etaut, detailed writing\u003c\/b\u003e vividly  recounts the excitement of the shows; the heights these underdogs  climbed; the world of the Eisenhower fifties; and what Snowman and Harry  meant to the everyday people they inspired.”—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA fascinating, extremely well-told story.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Letts\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of non fiction books \u003ci\u003eThe Eighty-Dollar Champion \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Horse\u003c\/i\u003e as well as two novels, \u003ci\u003eQuality of Care\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFamily Planning.\u003c\/i\u003e A competitive equestrian in her youth, Letts rode for California in the North American Junior Three-Day Eventing Championships. She currently lives in Southern California. To learn more about Letts and her books, go to elizabethletts.com and follow @ElizabethLetts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook....","brand":"Delacorte Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302552719589,"sku":"NP9780593127124","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593127124.jpg?v=1742928071","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-eighty-dollar-champion-adapted-for-young-readers-isbn-9780593127125","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}