The Black Stallion [Library Binding]

Walter Farley (Author), Keith Ward (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Black Stallion

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.


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Editorial Reviews

Review

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


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About the Author

Walter Farley's first book, The Black Stallion, was an instant hit when it appeared in 1941. Mr. Farley went on to write thirty-three other enormously popular books about the Black Stallion and other horses which were published in more than twenty countries. He died in 1989, shortly before the publication of his last novel, The Young Black Stallion, written with his son Steven.


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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 288 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037595578X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375955785
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,055,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)