The underdog story of Seabiscuit the racehorse is brilliantly articulated to a young audience with the expressive words and paintings of author/illustrator Meghan McCarthy. Seabiscuit, cartoonishly depicted with googly eyes and full-teeth grin, began his career as anything but a champion. However, with the belief of his owner, the bond with his jockey, and the intuitive care of his trainer, the once lazy horse grew sleek and fast. REAL FAST. Explaining the tough times of the 1930s, McCarthy shows how fans identified with the misfit horse: “…a horse that looked just like them! Beat-up. Imperfect. An underdog. A horse with courage!” A heartwarming and humorous story, complete with an informative author’s note and source list, Seabiscuit will likely infect young readers with “Seabiscuit-itis”—a malady of the times. (Ages 5–9)

It's Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral in the race of the century!

Seabiscuit was the grandson of one of the greatest racehorses of all time, but he'd lost practically every race he'd ever run. Who would want a funny-looking racehorse on a losing streak? Enter Charles Howard -- automobile tycoon, risk taker, and racing aficionado -- who scooped up Seabiscuit for a bargain price.

With the support and care of a clever new trainer and a loving jockey, 'Biscuit began winning bigger and bigger races. Then came the biggest race of all. As Seabiscuit prepared to face War Admiral, the top racehorse in the country, the entire nation was on the edge of its seat: Could Seabiscuit really beat the Triple Crown champion?

This true story of hope and determination will inspire readers of all ages!