Book
The Black Stallion / by Walter Farley. --
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0679813438 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780679813439 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 197 p. : ill.
- Publisher: New York : Yearling, [2002], c1969.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | "RL: 5.3 009-012"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 10.50 |
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| Subject: | Black (Fictitious character : Farley) > Juvenile fiction. Ramsay, Alec (Fictitious character) > Juvenile fiction. Horses > Juvenile fiction. Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Adventure fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J FIC Farle | 31681020057345 | JFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
When a shipwreck leaves Alec Ramsay stranded on an island with only a wild stallion for a companion, the boy and the horse establish a warm and trusting friendship that continues after they are rescued. - Baker & Taylor
Pulled to a desert island by a wild black stallion he has freed during a shipwreck at sea, seventeen-year-old Alec Ramsay befriends the horse, trains him by night, and rides him to victory in a match race. Reissue. - Baker & Taylor
When a shipwreck leaves Alec Ramsey stranded on an island with only a wild stallion for a companion, the boy and the horse establish a warm and trusting friendship that continues after they are rescued - Cengage Learning
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.
