The Black Stallion's Steeplechaser (The Black Stallion Series) [Hardcover]

Steven Farley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 26, 1997 | Series: The Black Stallion Series

Sired by the champion Black Stallion, Black Storm is everything a race horse should be--strong and fast, brave and proud. But he is also very hard to handle, and his unruly nature makes him a misfit at Hopeful Farm. Young jockey Alec Ramsay continues to believe in the unpredictable colt, confident that Storm has it in his blood to become a champion steeplechaser. Unfortunately, Storm's trainer, Henry, has lost patience with the colt's violent mood swings and is threatening to sell the magnificent animal--at any price. Now Alec must convince Henry to allow him and Storm to enter one more race together. One more chance for the Black Stallion's Steeplechaser to prove himself a winner. And one last chance to save Hopeful Farm...Praise for Steven Farley's The Black Stallion's Shadow (spring 1996):"In the Farley tradition, the plot gallops off to a dramatic start...his simple writing style and fast-moving plot will satisfy those who've devoured previous adventures of the Black and his clan."--School Library Journal

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7?In the latest saga involving the Black Stallion's offspring, a roguish young horse, appropriately named Storm, gives Alec Ramsey and his friend and trainer, Henry, a lot of headaches at Hopeful Farm. Henry is convinced that this animal is not worth any more of their time, but Alec believes that behind that feisty and unpredictable temperament is a talented, perhaps great horse worthy of his sire. With the help of Creo, a talented young rider whom Alec befriends, Storm proves that he is a champion as a steeplechaser and gains Henry's approval. For those who love the "Black Stallion" series, this will be a chance to meet one more of his progeny. Storm is the kind of problem horse whose antics enliven a story. However, the predictable plot and stock characters do not live up to the spirit of this four-footed protagonist and may interest only diehard fans.?Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
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Praise for Steven Farley's The Black Stallion's Shadow (spring 1996):

"In the Farley tradition, the plot gallops off to a dramatic start...his simple writing style and fast-moving plot will satisfy those who've devoured previous adventures of the Black and his clan."--School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 175 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (August 26, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679982000
• ISBN-13: 978-0679982005
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,879,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, January 17, 1999

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This review is from: The Black Stallion's Steeplechaser (Hardcover)

I find Steve Farley's continuation of his father's "Black Stallion" series to be very disappointing. In this book, for example, he would have us believe that Alec Ramsay is 18 years old, and that only four years have passed since he and the Black were shipwrecked on the island. Yet he has Henry mention the Black's offspring from previous books, Satan and Black Minx. How on earth can we believe that all of the adventures told about in his father's books took place in four short years? Alec was already going to college in the third book, "Son of the Black Stallion," and the Black was already 7 years old in "Black Stallion and Satan." It might have been best if Walter Farley's books were left to stand on their own, without his son trying to carry them on. I hate to say that, because I love Alec and the Black.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It was ok...but..., December 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: THE BLACK STALLION'S STEEPLECH (Riding Academy No 14) (Paperback)

Ok, I have my own Black Stallion die hard webpage, which I'm a critic. One fault I found in this book was, that Steven makes Alec 18, but if these series was placed in real life, Alec would e at least 25 or maybe even older. In some parts of the book he makes them look too New Yorky, and mostly getting out of the horse theme more into the people, which makes it a little challenging to get into. I'm 12 years old, I've read each book a million times over, and so obsessed I've made my own page. (E-M me for URL) But...concidering this book is part of TBS series, its really worth it to read. - Britt

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Save your money, September 1, 2009

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This review is from: The Black Stallion's Steeplechaser (Hardcover)

Although this was made for 10 year olds, I read it because I read all the Black Stallion books as a child. This book is supposed to continue the Black Stallion story line, there are mistakes, the story jumps way into the future (cell phones, etc.) Alec is only 18 years old. The timeline should be in the early 1950's, not today. A young child wouldn't know the difference, but an older fan will. The Black Stallion and The Shape Shifter is a much better book even placed in our modern time.