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The Young Black Stallion by Walter Farley

The Young Black Stallion

Walter Farley, Steven Farley

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · August 20, 1991

In this prequel to The Black Stallion, we learn the story of the Black before he was shipwrecked with Alec Ramsay.

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Who it’s for
A younger Black takes center stage in a mountain-born adventure of escape and survival.
Themes
Survival, Finding home
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

In this prequel to The Black Stallion, we learn the story of the Black before he was shipwrecked with Alec Ramsay. Born in the mountain stronghold of Sheikh Abu Ishak, the colt shows great promise. During a band of robbers’ attempt to steal him, the colt escapes and learns to survive on his own in the high mountains. Will he ever find his way home?

Before the Black Stallion

A younger Black takes center stage in a mountain-born adventure of escape and survival.

Come here for

  • A fresh chapter in the Black Stallion story
  • A young horse learning to survive alone

Expect

  • A sustained horse adventure
  • The Black’s story before Alec

Where it sits

Horse Stories100%
Survival Stories66%

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Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Horse Stories
Authors
Walter Farley, Steven Farley
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
August 20, 1991
Format
Paperback
Theme
Survival · Finding home
Reading lane
Action & Adventure