The Black Stallion |
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| Authors: | Farley, Walter |
| Topics: | Animals |
| Lexile: | 680, |
| Publisher: | Random House Children's Books |
| BISAC/Subject: | JUV001000, JUV002130, JUV032090 |
| ISBN: | 9780307804921, Related ISBNs: 0307804925, 0375806717, 0375855823, 037595578X, 0394868765 |
| Classification: | Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 224, |
| Audience: | Children/juvenile |
Synopsis: First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.
This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories) in Appendix B.
This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories) in Appendix B.
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