The Black Stallion's Courage [Paperback]

Walter Farley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 1978 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Black Stallion (Book 12)

When Hopeful Farm burns down, Alec’s dreams for the future go up in smoke. How can he get the money to rebuild? To make matters worse, a strong young colt named Eclipse has taken the racing world by storm, threatening to replace the Black in the hearts of racing fans. Against all odds, Alec sets out to save the farm and prove that the Black is still the greatest race horse of all time!
“Everyone loves a champion. And when the champion is a gallant horse, when his story is told by a champion writer of horse stories, every reader is a winner.”—The New York Times

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When Hopeful Farm burns down, Alec?s dreams for the future go up in smoke. How can he get the money to rebuild? To make matters worse, a strong young colt named Eclipse has taken the racing world by storm, threatening to replace the Black in the hearts of racing fans. Against all odds, Alec sets out to save the farm and prove that the Black is still the greatest race horse of all time!
?Everyone loves a champion. And when the champion is a gallant horse, when his story is told by a champion writer of horse stories, every reader is a winner.??The New York Times

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Random House (June 12, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394839188
• ISBN-13: 978-0394839189
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.6 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most memorable yet, January 29, 2000

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This review is from: The Black Stallion's Courage (Paperback)

I am a huge fan of all the books about the Black, Mr. Farley is the king of horse writing. This book, out of all the others, has been my favorite, however...and why? I'm still not sure.

The Black's neverending fire and devotion and heart is shown so vividly in that final race that it left me with a lump in my throat. And I normally do NOT cry or get emotionally jolted at ALL in books OR movies. A 1 star, Ms. Rebecca? Dig a little deeper, my friend. You obviously don't have a taste for writing. Enjoy the book, isn't that what reading is about? And this book is one of the best of all the Black Stallion series. The most memorable showing of the Black's speed, endurance, and heart and love and desire against all odds is in here. If you are a Black Stallion fan, all the reasons you are are in this book. It will touch your heart.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Walter Farley's Best Books!, June 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Black Stallion's Courage (Paperback)

This book was one of my favoites in the Black Stallion series. Alec believes in the Black and the Black never lets him down though his pure determination, courage, and heart. Absolutely a must to read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courage, January 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Black Stallion's Courage (Paperback)

This is a great book about the courage, stamina, heart, speed, and love for running the Black has; Brilliantly written with a good plot. To the person who gave this book a 1 you are probably biased.