The Superlative Horse: A Tale of Ancient China

By Jean Merrill

A Boy, A Horse, and the Task of a Lifetime

A peasant boy is sent to find the best horse in the Duke's kingdom to add to the Royal Stable. This has never been done before It is unheard of A member of the royal court has always been given this task But the boy says he will find the Duke a superlative horse. He travels the land and ignores many fine stallions brought before him, finally choosing one that has not even been groomed for showing The Duke is furious but lets the boy test the horse in a chariot race against the best in his stable. Can he possibly win?

The Superlative Horse adapts an ancient Taoist fable about character and courage grounded in an inspiring story.

This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1635619955).

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 163561984X
• ISBN13: 9781635619843
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6