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The Black Stallion's Steeplechaser (The Black Stallion Series)

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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.

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

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.

I just loved this book! Stephen finally got into the heads of the characters and they feel like the Henry and Alec of old. I liked the way he made Storm and Creo. I hope he continues to write Black Stallion books. I was overjoyed when I saw this book offered. Please write more about Alec and the Black Mr. Farely! They are indeed the most famous fictional Duo ever!

I love this book! It's so awsome! Although I did like The Black Stallion's Shadow more, I loved this book also! I also love the original Black Series and The Young Black Stallion also! Please keep writing these, they are VERY good!