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Isaac Murphy was twelve years old when he climbed on a horse named Volcano. That ride ended with Isaac in the dirt, but a few years later, he was one of the most famous athletes in America.

Perfect Timing features dramatic scenes of horseracing and a boy's inspiring true story.

 
     
 

Viking Books
2006
Ages 7 and up

Illustrated by
Jerome Lagarrigue

 
Junior Library Guild Selection 2006