Adapted from the #1 New York Times bestselling adult novel, this inspiring true story of a man and horse duo who rose to the top of the competitive equestrian world is one of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all, perfect for animal lovers and history buffs alike.
Elizabeth Letts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of non fiction books The Eighty-Dollar Champion and The Perfect Horse as well as two novels, Quality of Care and Family Planning. A competitive equestrian in her youth, Letts rode for California in the North American Junior Three-Day Eventing Championships. She currently lives in Southern California. To learn more about Letts and her books, go to elizabethletts.com and follow @ElizabethLetts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Praise for the Adult Edition of The Eighty-Dollar Champion
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"A classic American dream story, with a down-on-its-luck horse
galloping in for good measure."-USA Today
"If you loved the story of Seabiscuit, the surprise champion
racehorse, make a date to check out the true story of Snowman."-San
Jose Mercury News
“This is a wonderful book—joyous, heartfelt, and an eloquent
reminder that hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places. Most
of all, it’s a moving testament to the incredible things that can
grow from the bond between animals and humans. If you love a great
animal tale, you’ll love this book!”—Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s
Odyssey
“The moving story of an indomitable immigrant farmer, his equally
spirited horse, and their against-the-odds journey all the way to
the winner’s circle, The Eighty-Dollar Champion fascinates from the
first page to the last. Elizabeth Letts has uncovered a forgotten
slice of American history and brought it to magical life.”—Karen
Abbott, author of American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and
Times of Gypsy Rose Lee
“There is something magical about stories in which humans and
animals team up to combine their courage, intelligence,
determination, physical prowess, and instincts to scale the
heights, touch our hearts deeply, and inspire us in the most
profound ways. Those are the best stories there are, I think, and
The Eighty-Dollar Champion joins their ranks. There is a lot of
wonderful emotion in this book, and it left me awestruck once more
at the wondrous things animals and people can do when they join
together to make some great and beautiful noise in the world.”—Jon
Katz, author of Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm
“A real live fairy tale about an unlikely rider and an even
unlikelier horse who soared over obstacles to capture the hearts of
a nation. An eloquent story about near misses and impossible odds
and what can happen with a little luck and a lot of determination.
I fell in love with Snowman and Harry, and so will you.”—Susan
Richards, author of Chosen by a Horse
“The perfect book at the perfect time. Snowman will lift you up and
over.”—Rita Mae Brown, author of the “Sister” Jane Foxhunting
Mysteries series
“A fun and wonderfully detailed story about a most remarkable bond
between a man and his horse. You will fall in love with the
eighty-dollar champion.”—W. Bruce Cameron, author of A Dog’s
Purpose
"Not only a heartwarming tale of the bond between human and horse,
but also a fascinating look at the the Eisenhower years, when
faulty memory tells us that America was placid and conformist."
—Mary Doria Russell, author of Doc
“[Elizabeth Letts] details the intricacies of the show world
beautifully, [but it’s] the relationship between the people in
[Harry’s] life and this remarkable, humble horse that will
captivate the reader.” —The Star-Ledger
"A heartwarming story begging for the Disney
treatment." —Kirkus Reviews
“The story is thrilling. . . . Letts’s taut, detailed writing
vividly recounts the excitement of the shows; the heights these
underdogs climbed; the world of the Eisenhower fifties; and what
Snowman and Harry meant to the everyday people they
inspired.”—Shelf Awareness
"A fascinating, extremely well-told story." —Booklist
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