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Black Beauty

Illustrated by Paul Howard
By Anna Sewell
Series: Alma Junior Classics
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Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a beloved children's classic that follows the life of a gentle horse named Black Beauty. Through a series of adventures and challenges, he experiences kindness and cruelty from various human caretakers. The story, narrated from the horse's perspective, promotes empathy and animal welfare, highlighting the importance of compassion and respect in the treatment of animals.
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This book may appeal to you if you love heartwarming and timeless stories about animals. Through the eyes of a horse, it offers insights into empathy, compassion and the human-animal bond, making it a cherished classic for both young readers and adults who enjoy tales with moral depth.

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Black Beauty

One of the best-loved children classic. A moving tale of the hardships of being an animal. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard and includes and extra section for young readers

One of the best-loved children classic. A moving tale of the hardships of being an animal. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard and includes and extra section for young readers

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After a wonderful early life as a young colt on Farmer Gray’s meadows, the stallion Black Beauty is sold to Squire Gordon of Birtwick Hall and joins the gentleman’s stables.

While his existence is no longer as carefree as before and he has to be trained by humans, he enjoys the company of the other horses there, such as the fiery Ginger and the kind Merrylegs.

Unfortunately, one day he is sold on to new owners, and a new chapter opens in his life, full of uncertainty, hardship, and cruelty. Will Black Beauty ever make it back home, or reconnect with the people and horses that cared about him?

Series: Alma Junior Classics

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Black Beauty is celebrated for its unique perspective narrated by a horse, delivering a powerful message about kindness towards animals. This narrative has resonated for its gentle reminder that compassion can create mutually rewarding relationships.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847495860

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Illustration: b/w

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Paul Howard
  • Illustrated by Paul Howard

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 288

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Anna Sewell Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Alma Junior Classics

About the Author

The daughter of a successful children’s author, Anna Sewell (1820–78) suffered serious ankle injuries at the age of twelve and often had to rely on horse-drawn carriages as a means of transport, which provided material for her only novel, Black Beauty. Sadly she died of illness only five months after it was published in 1877.

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