Assault the Crippled Champion Book

“A colt at the King Ranch in Texas suffered a serious hoof injury, but his owner never lost confidence in this thoroughbred who went on to win the Triple Crown in l946, as well as many other races during his career. Dubbed by reporters “the Club-footed Comet” and the “Texas Terror,” the horse was given every opportunity to succeed because of the great care he received. An anthropomorphic Assault tells his story with all the thoughts, emotions and fears of a human. When he hurts his foot, he wishes that his mother were there. He comments about how pleased he is that his owner, Mr. Bob, still believes in him. He describes the experience of riding on a train. He talks about his rejection by the other colts because he limps. Full-page, black-and-white line drawings complement the text. The story of this forgotten champion is easy and entertaining; readers will enjoy finding out about this underdog with the big heart. (Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA)