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The Black Stallion

Walter Farley

First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young
readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and
the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert
island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt
attention of readers new and old.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Random House Trade
  • Publish Date: Aug 20th, 1991
  • Pages: 224
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.63in - 5.25in - 0.63in - 0.34lb
  • EAN: 9780679813439
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Animals - HorsesClassicsAction & Adventure - General

About the Author

Walter Farley's love for horses began when he was a small boy living in Syracuse, New York, and continued as he grew up in New York City, where his family moved. He is the author of more than twenty books in the Black Stallion series. He also cowrote The Young Black Stallion with his son, Steven.

Praise for this book

"The Black Stallion is about the most famous fictional horse of the century." --The New York Times