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Walter Farley

    June 26, 1915 – October 16, 1989

    Walter Farley captivated readers with his profound love for horses, which is vividly brought to life in his compelling narratives. His works are rich with authentic details on horse training and care, stemming from his deep immersion in the equestrian world. Farley's ability to enchant audiences of all ages, from young readers to adults, has cemented his legacy in children's and young adult literature. He masterfully translated his passion for horses into enduring stories that resonate with readers worldwide.

    Walter Farley
    Son Of The Black Stallion
    The Black Stallion Revolts
    L'étalon noir
    The Black Stallion's Filly
    The Island Stallion
    The Black Stallion Adventures
    • 2005

      The Black Stallion Adventures

      The Black Stallion Returns; The Black Stallion's Ghost; The Black Stallion Revolts

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.4(184)Add rating

      Bravery and survival are central themes in this captivating collection featuring Alec Ramsay and his extraordinary horse, the Black Stallion. Their journey begins with a shipwreck that forges an unbreakable bond, followed by adventures that take them to Arabia and back, facing curses and misunderstandings along the way. Each story builds tension, culminating in thrilling races that highlight their enduring friendship and resilience against adversity. This gift set showcases the timeless appeal of Farley's storytelling.

      The Black Stallion Adventures
    • 2002

      L'étalon noir

      • 250 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.1(1300)Add rating

      Young Alec Ramsay is shipwrecked on a desert island with a horse destined to play an important part in his life. Following their rescue their adventure continues in America.

      L'étalon noir
    • 1991

      Son Of The Black Stallion

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      When Alec receives the Black Stallion’s first son as a gift, he believes his dreams have come true, but Satan’s savage arrogance makes him dangerous and unpredictable. Still, Alec is resolved to gain the fiery colt’s trust, even if he must risk his life to do it.

      Son Of The Black Stallion
    • 1991

      The Black Stallion and the Girl

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.9(2136)Add rating

      Hopeful Farm’s success has greatly increased Alec and Henry’s workload, and finally, Alec decides to seek help. When Pam Athena, a very diminutive and very pretty girl applies for the job, Alec can’t imagine that she could be of any use. But then he sees how well she works with the horses. Even the Black, usually untrusting of strangers, is surprisingly calm around her . . . and it isn’t long before Alec himself falls under her spell.

      The Black Stallion and the Girl
    • 1980

      The Island Stallion

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.2(9034)Add rating

      Flame was a dream horse! Steve Duncan had a haunting vision of finding a magnificent red stallion... and finally discovered him in a hidden island paradise. But the giant horse was wild and unapproachable. Then Steve saved Flame from a horrible death, and a miraculous friendship began - changing both their lives forever. . . .This Island Stallion story is part of Walter Farley's famous Black Stallion series, which has long thrilled horse lovers of all ages. Full of action, excitement, and suspense, the books have sold more than twelve million copies worldwide.

      The Island Stallion
    • 1978

      Black Minx has the strength and stamina to win the most famous horse race in the world, but she doesn’t seem to like racing. So strongly does she resist training that Alec Ramsay and Henry Dailey have to trick her into running! But Black Minx has a few tricks of her own …In 1952, Walter Farley crated Black Minx, the first daughter of the famous Black Stallion. At the time, only one filly had ever won the Kentucky Derby in its seventy-seven-year history. In this classic racing story, Black minx just might be up to the challenge.

      The Black Stallion's Filly
    • 1978

      The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      Bonfire, the Black Stallion’s colt who is a champion harness racer, is in training for the biggest race of his career: the Hambletonian. But a routine practice race turns disastrous in a collision of wood, metal, horses, and jockeys. Bonfire escapes unharmed, but is spooked and refuses to race. Alec Ramsey, the owner of the Black, witnesses the crash and is determined to see that Bonfire follow in the winning footsteps of his world-famous sire.

      The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt
    • 1977

      The Black Stallion Revolts

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      After the Black attacks another horse, Alec realizes that the once-wild horse needs more space and freedom, so they head out west to a huge ranch. But a terrible accident separates the two, leaving Alec with amnesia and the Black alone to reclaim the wild life to which he was born. As the Black struggles to survive, and as Alec struggles to remember who he is and his connection to the magnificent stallion in the canyon, a gripping adventure story unfolds.

      The Black Stallion Revolts
    • 1963