The True Story of Zippy Chippy
The Little Horse That Couldn't
NorthSouth Books · Print & ebook · February 25, 2020
Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing.
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- Who it’s for
- A famously losing racehorse makes for a warm, funny story about persistence and affection.
- Themes
- Perseverance, Family bonds, Finding unexpected fans
- Genres
- Horses, Horseback Riding
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Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it’s anybody’s guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! With mischief in his makeup, he’s known to stick his tongue out at people and chew up the hats of passersby. And he’s always trying to break out of his stall.
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What’s an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy—and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as Zippy’s losses mount, a funny thing happens. People start to take notice of the hapless, cupcake-eating horse. Could it be that they’re betting on Zippy to win? This remarkable story of the famed racehorse who lost every race is sure to win your heart!
A lovable underdog
A famously losing racehorse makes for a warm, funny story about persistence and affection.
Come here for
- A mischievous horse with a knack for comic surprises
- An affectionate take on trying again, even when winning seems unlikely
Expect
- A light, warmly told story about a real racehorse
- More charm than racing triumph
Where it sits
| Horseback Riding | 94% |
|---|---|
| Horses | 92% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Horses
- 21st Century U.S. History
- Horseback Riding
- Authors
- Artie Bennett
- Publisher
- NorthSouth Books
- Published
- February 25, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Perseverance · Family bonds · Finding unexpected fans
- Reading lane
- Horses