Monday, January 25, 2010

Justin Morgan Had a Horse


We decided to read this book because we saw it on my friend Sarah's blog.

AUTHOR: Marguerite Henry

SETTING: Vermont

MAIN CHARACTERS: Joel Goss,Justin Morgan and Little Bub

CONFLICT/TROUBLE: Joel Goss wanted Little Bub for his own but Little Bub was given to his school master as pay from a debt.

MAIN EVENTS: Joel Goss and Justin Morgan walked to Farmer Beanes' to get money that he owed. He gave them Ebenezer a big beautiful colt and Little Bub for good measure a small colt. Everyone thought Little Bub was no good. Little Bub can pull better than workhorses and an ox. He could run faster than New York Thoroughbreds. After Justin Morgan passed away Joel lost track of Little Bub. He saw him at an auction but lost getting him.

CONCLUSION: Joel found him many years later pulling a big cart with other horses. He was very sick. Joel bought him and nursed him to health. Joel wanted Little Bub to be in a parade. President Monroe was going to be there. The horse the President was riding got irretated because a bee flew in it's ear so some men took that horse away and out of all the other horses he chose Little Bub. Many people wondered what kind of horse he was. Joel said he is American.

YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE: It teaches you, even small things can make big differences. Never judge a book by its cover.


3 comments:

heavenly bliss said...

Sounds like a great book girls. Keep up the good work. Love Dad

The Parenti Family said...

I'm so glad you found the book! I will be sure to show Sarah your post on it. It's still one of her favorites!! Glad you liked it girls!
lots of love
Jenny

The Parenti Family said...

Hey, you read the book! I'm happy you like it. I miss you girls so much! I like the vidio on the family blog. You girls are the BEST!
Love, Sarah