Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781481403979)

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: Marguerite Henry
ISBN-10: 1481403974
ISBN-13: 9781481403979
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2014
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.10w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 168590 / Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio