Black Beauty

Item# 9780141321035
$6.14
Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. He enjoys galloping in green meadows alongside his beloved mother Duchess and their kind master. However, when he is... Read more

Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. He enjoys galloping in green meadows alongside his beloved mother Duchess and their kind master. However, when he is sold, his life takes a turn for the worse as he endures hard labor and cruelty from his new owners. Despite the mistreatment, Black Beauty remains determined to survive. This classic story is part of the newly branded Puffin Classics series, with a special introduction by award-winning author Meg Rosoff. Launching in March 2015.

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Description

Black Beauty is a very attractive and gentle young horse with a strong personality. When he is still a young horse, he is able to run freely in the beautiful green fields with his beloved mother Duchess and their kind owner. Unfortunately, his owners are eventually forced to sell him, and Black Beauty's life suddenly changes from one of comfort and kindness to one of hard work and cruelty. Despite the mistreatment from men who do not treat animals well, Black Beauty works as hard as he can and shows great bravery. He is determined to survive no matter what challenges he faces. This edition of Black Beauty includes a special introduction by the talented author Meg Rosoff and is part of the newly branded Puffin Classics series, which will be launched in March 2015 and includes twenty of the most beloved classic stories.

Information

Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7

Brand: Puffin Books

Publisher Date: 03/27/2008

Author: Anna Sewell

Dimensions: 7.00 x 5.00

UPC: 9780141321035

Ages: 8-12

Pages: 320