Eggplant is an outsider, different from the other racehorses on the farm. His young horse friends laugh at his big nose and call him Eggplant, a silly name for a different-looking horse who just wants to be accepted and win races. When Eggplant decides to take charge and race against the biggest and best thoroughbreds, he soon learns a valuable life lesson about personal dreams, destiny, and winning. This heartwarming story of perseverance, self-discovery, and acceptance will have young readers cheering for Eggplant as he ponders his self-image and struggles to find his place in the world and purpose in life. If you enjoyed the classic horse racing story The Black Stallion, you'll love Eggplant: A Different Kind of Racehorse.