Seabiscuit: An American Legend
- Laura Hillenbrand
- Mar 9, 2016
- 2 min read
Bibliographic Information
Hillenbrand, L. (2001). Seabiscuit: An American Legend. New York: Ballantine Books.
Quantitative Reading Level
ATOS Book Level: 9
Interest Level: High School (HS 9-12)
Lexile Framework: 990L
Guided Reading Level: NR
Age: 14-18
Plot Description
Seabiscuit: An American Legend is one of the most recognized and influential stories in sports history. It tells the tale of the most unlikely of partners, who experience nothing but a constant run of bad luck, conspiracy, and countless bouts of sustained injuries. Four years later, an amazing transformation takes place, as Seabiscuit becomes an unstoppable force within the history of horse racing, while also becomming an American sports icon.
Qualitative Reading Analysis
Seabiscuit: An American Legend is beautifully written and unlike many of the biographical stories incorporating the life events of one character, Hillenbrand provides an inspirational story referencing a biography, not only of Seabiscuit, but of the three main human characters (Charles Howard, Tom Smith, and Red Pollard), which play a vital role in the life of Seabiscuit. The historical reference and book content meet the recommended age group of high school level (14-18) due to its particular writing style and themes.
Content Area
Physical Education
History
Content Area Standard
Curriculum Suggestions
Seabiscuit: An American Legend is an excellent addition to any classroom curriculum. Oral discussions of particular themes, chapter summaries and analysis, character summaries, plot summaries, and theme related learning activities may be incorporated into classroom lessons.
Links to Supporting Digital Content
Summary and Study Guide can be found on bookrags.com, which is an excellent resource for teachers to explore a dedicated lesson plan on the book, Seabiscuit: An American Legend. It includes an author biography, plot summary, character descriptions, themes, style of writing, and critical overview.
Essay Templates on the book, Seabiscuit: An American Legend can also be found on bookrags.com.
Genre
Historical Nonfiction
Biography
Sports
Subject/Themes
Social Studies
Animals
Character and Value
Culture and Diversity
Friends and Friendship
Sports
Horses
Horse Racing
Horse Racing - United States
Sports and Recreation
Seabiscuit (Race Horse)
Race Horses - Biography - United States
History
20th Century
United States
Awards
William Hill Sports Book of the Year in 2001
National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction in 2001
Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Nonfiction in 2002
Puddly Award for Nonfiction in 2004
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