American Pharoah: Triple Crown Champion

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From the author of Barbaro comes the triumphant story of the 2015 Triple Crown and Breeders Cup winner, American Pharoah.

When American Pharoah won the American Triple Crown and the Breeders Cup Classic in 2015 he became the first horse to win the Grand Slam of American horse racing, by winning all four races. His story captured Americans imagination, and this inspired account will also feature the handlers who saw his promise: owner, Ahmed Zayat of Zayat Stables, trainer Bob Baffert, and jockey Victor Espinoza.

With American Pharoah, Shelley Mickle tells the story of this beloved horses life from birth to his historic achievement of becoming the twelfth Triple Crown winner.

Author Bio

Shelley Fraser Mickle is an award-winning author who has published over a dozen books, which, along with her commitment to literacy and the power of story, led to her being nominated to the Florida Womens Hall of Fame in 2014. Her books have beenNew York TimesNotables,Library Journals Best Adult Books and hernonfiction book,Barbaro: Americas Horse(2007) won a Bank Street Award. She lives on her ranch in Gainesville, Florida.