Black Beauty (Charm Book Classics) [Hardcover]

Anna Sewell (Author), Sandy (RTL) Ransford (Author), Jacqueline East (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2007 | Series: Charm Book Classics

Whether he's working as a carriage horse on a grand country estate, or being ridden through the night on a lifesaving mission, Black Beauty's loyalty and sweet nature never fail. First published in 1877, Black Beauty has captured the hearts of readers for more than a century.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Parragon, Incorporated (March 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405491086
• ISBN-13: 978-1405491082
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,584,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a good book!, November 1, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Black Beauty (Charm Book Classics) (Hardcover)

I think Black Beauty is a good story but sad. Poor Black Beauty. All she does is work!

5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful book!, December 12, 2008

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SWL "Susan" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Beauty (Charm Book Classics) (Hardcover)

What a wonderful book! Sandy Ransford has retold Anna Sewell's story in about 24 pages (including illustrations)- in clear and simple text that will be easy for a young reader to read and enjoy. The age level for the book is 4-8 and I think this book will be perfect for a parent to read to pre-schoolers too!

The little silver horse charm on a necklace chain is well, charming (please pardon the pun). I bought this book and 5 other Charm Book Classic books for my niece for Christmas this year. I plan to suggest to her that she can add a charm to the chain when she starts a new book. (The charms are too big for a charm bracelet). She will end up with a special reminder of her early reading years. I actually think it could make a great looking necklace that she can wear as a teen/adult.

There is a bookplate, the illustrations are wonderful, and the quality of the book is great. I think it's a fabulous way to introduce children to the classics!