"Raja: Story of a Racehorse" by Anne Hambleton follows the inspiring journey of a thoroughbred racehorse named Raja, who faces numerous challenges and setbacks in his quest for victory. From his humble beginnings to the pressures of the competitive racing world, Raja's story is not just about the thrill of the race but also about resilience, friendship, and the bond between horse and trainer. Through triumphs and trials, the narrative explores themes of determination, loyalty, and the extraordinary potential within each individual, leading to a heartwarming climax that champions the spirit of perseverance in both horses and humans. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 262 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Old Bow Publishing .