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Perfect Timing: How Isaac Murphy Became one of the World's Greatest Jockeys
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4.3 out of 5
Based on 9 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
With stunningly vibrant illustrations by Coretta Scott King Awardwinner Jerome Lagarrigue, Perfect Timing tells the story of Isaac Murphy, the grandson of slaves who escaped a life of labor and poverty by turning a chance offer to ride a horse into one of the most successful jockey careers in the history of racing. Many of Isaac's records remain unbroken today. Filled with paintings that capt... More
Book Information
PublisherViking Childrens Books
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100670060836
ISBN-13978-0670060832
Publication Date09/21/2006
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About Pat Trollinger (Author) : Pat Trollinger is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Pat Trollinger is Perfect Timing: How Isaac Murphy Became one of the World's Greatest Jockeys.
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About Jerome Lagarrigue (Illustrator) : Jerome Lagarrigue is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jerome Lagarrigue include Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins, Poetry for Young... more
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