Kentucky Derby Champion

By Mildred Mastin Pace

Book Overview

This is the story of the great race horse, Exterminator. Affectionately known as "Old Bones," he was born May 30, 1915, at the W.D. Knight farm, near Lexington, Kentucky. He was never much to look at... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0945084366
• ISBN13: 9780945084365
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Jesse Stuart Foundation
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

My friend "Old Bones"

I first read the book, "Old Bones the Wonder Horse", in 1955 when I was 9 years old. I still have that book, and while the dust jacket is falling apart, and the pages are yellowed and dog earred, I consider it one of my most treasured possessions. If I hadn't been introduced to this book, I probably would not of developed a life long love of reading. With all the craziness in the world today, I often find myself taking a "30 minute retreat" to reread this story ... no electronic enhancements or hi-tech wizardry or special effects overload ... just a simple story, with simple illustrations, that is both inspiring and true. I strongly recommend this book as one of the best tools available to introduce children to the joy of reading.

Incredible reading

This is the only book I remember reading as a young child. I probably read it 20 times. I have no idea where my old copy is, but I'm ordering one for me and one for my nieces. It was a GREAT story! Both happy and sad.

It's a GREAT true story about a truly remarkable horse!

I read this book as a child in the early 1960's, and it has never left my mind! On a recent trip to Churchill Downs, I enquired about "Old Bones" and everyone knew who I was talking about! It's a great story for any horse lover, no matter what their age.

Wonderful!

I first read this book back in 1960 when it was published under the title of "Old Bones the Wonder Horse". I have never forgotten it! What a delight it is to see that this wonderful story is still being told. Anyone, young or old, will appreciate this heartwarming and true story about a great racehorse.

Good for Children

awesome book ... kids will love i