This story of a thoroughbred horse's adventures of life, cruel misfortunes and ultimate triumph, remains a favorite among young listeners.
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A horse is a horse of course unless of course the horse is Black Beauty. Animal-loving children have been devoted to Black Beauty throughout this century, and no doubt will continue through the next. Although Anna Sewell's classic paints a clear picture of turn-of-the-century London, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness.
Black Beauty tells the story of the horse's own long and varied life, from a well-born colt in a pleasant meadow to an elegant carriage horse for a gentleman to a painfully overworked cab horse. Throughout, Sewell rails--in a gentle, 19th-century way--against animal maltreatment. Young readers will follow Black Beauty's fortunes, good and bad, with gentle masters as well as cruel. Children can easily make the leap from horse-human relationships to human-human relationships, and begin to understand how their own consideration of others may be a benefit to all. (Ages 9 to 12) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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• "One of the greatest books ever narrated by a horse, with a fine message: be kind to animals, and they'll be kind to you." --Michael Morpurgo, Guardian
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This is very descriptive it is awesome if you want to know what horses do while they are I the pen or if you want to know what horses think all of the time
By Kat
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As a child I remember watching the movie Black Beauty over and over again. I just recently acquired the book on my Kindle and was not disappointed! For me, it was a very nostalgic book that took me back to being a child. It is a very easy read, but it is beautifully written with very vivid imagery. I found it very easy to get into and sympathize with the character of Black Beauty and I experienced many emotional ups and downs throughout the plot. Overall, it was an excellent read that I would highly recommend!
By Alissa
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I grew up on the movie Black Stallion and didnt get the book until I was a bit older.. As much as I loved the movie I didnt think it was possible to trump it, sure enough this book was everything and more then the movie was! In the past I have both ridden and owned black horses, and they were always called my Black Beauties. A must by for any horse lover of any age.
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Published on July 24 2010 by Middle Earth
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Excellent unabridged, illustrated version
I have chosen the Whole Story version of the classics, as it is loaded with colour illustrations on each page which help keep the story captivating for the whole family (including... Read more
Published on May 1 2010 by P.D.
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Published on Dec 15 2003 by Adele
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Love of horses for this book as a gem!!!
I love Black Beauty (Great Illustrated Classics) & I love Black Beauty & horses & the color black
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Published on July 15 2002
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The First Animal Rights Book...
Because it is a well-known classic and a children's perennial favorite, many people do not realize that "Black Beauty" is an impassioned plea for animal rights, written at a time... Read more
Published on May 3 2002 by Wendy Kaplan
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It's the best book of all time!
Black Beauty is a book of many feelings and sometimes saddnes. Black Beauty is sold from his home and travels from home to home throughout his life in London. Read more
Published on April 23 2002
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Black Beauty is a black horse that is sold to many horse owners. He lives a horrible and also an exciting life. He was born in a wealthy enviroment. Read more
Published on Feb 26 2002 by Ellen Chiu shea P.1
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A Wonderful Horse Story
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Published on Feb 19 2002
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Black Beauty has became a Timeless Classic
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