The Black Stallion Revolts [Paperback]

Walter Farley (Author), John Rowe (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Black Stallion

After the Black attacks another horse, Alec realizes that the once-wild horse needs more space and freedom, so they head out west to a huge ranch. But a terrible accident separates the two, leaving Alec with amnesia and the Black alone to reclaim the wild life to which he was born. As the Black struggles to survive, and as Alec struggles to remember who he is and his connection to the magnificent stallion in the canyon, a gripping adventure story unfolds.

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After the Black attacks another horse, Alec realizes that the once-wild horse needs more space and freedom, so they head out west to a huge ranch. But a terrible accident separates the two, leaving Alec with amnesia and the Black alone to reclaim the wild life to which he was born. As the Black struggles to survive, and as Alec struggles to remember who he is and his connection to the magnificent stallion in the canyon, a gripping adventure story unfolds.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (November 12, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394836138
• ISBN-13: 978-0394836133
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.7 x 7.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Black Stallion Revolts, March 16, 2000

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This review is from: The Black Stallion Revolts (Paperback)

When famous jockey, Alec Ramsey, and his famous horse, Black, go down in a plane in Wyoming, all that can be done is to send out search parties. They are never found, because Alec had opened the plane door so it would not become stuck when they crashed, and is torn from the plane by the wind. After the plane crashes, the Black runs off into the wilderness. Alec wakes up to find that he can not remember a thing, even his own name. A long journey brings him to a small out of the way town in Arizona. He gets a job on a ranch there. Eventually, he and the Black meet again, but Alec still can't remember. Only when he is forced to race the Black does he remember who he is. The story is one that you can easily get into, and the book is impossible to put down.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Black Stallion Revolts, September 25, 2000

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Tichiba (Bolivia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Black Stallion Revolts (Paperback)

The Black Stallion Revolts by Walter Farley is about a boy named Alec and his champion horse, the Black. They survive a plane crash but get serparated. Alec suffers from amnesia and doesn't remember his name or anything else. He is searched for for many months but when he is not found, they give up the search. Alec ends up at a ranch in Arizonia and him and the Black get reunited. They go and race and beat the best horse in the country, and Alec finally remembers everything. He gets back with his family and him and the Black live happily ever after. For people who like horses and adventure, this book is an ideal choice.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whatever Farley does, he's good at it, February 6, 2000

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Anna (Sumbawa, Indonesia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Black Stallion Revolts (Paperback)

Whoa- that book kept me on the edge of my seat. Only one thing remained in your mind- would Alec remember who he was before it was too late? My English teacher said that its good for writers to keep their readers reading, and, believe me, Walter Farley sure mastered that in this tale of suspense. If you ever happen to stumble upon this book in some old library or something, pick it up. It's one of my utmost favorites in the classical Black Stallion series, and I've read them all.