Book Review: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
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Book Review: Man ‘O War by Walter Farley
A fictionalized biography of the American race horse who won twenty of twenty-one races, told by a stable boy who grew up with the great horse.
If you love horses, horseracing and Man o’ War, I highly recomend this book! Even if you don’t have an interest in horses, you would still love this book! It’s about Man o’ War from the night he was foaled, to the tragic day he died… It gives you full details of his races, winning an astonishing 20 of his 21 starts..The race he lost, I think was unfair! (Read to find out!!) It tells alittle about some winners he sired..I learned a lot about this amazing Champion from reading this book…There is soOo much more I can say about this book..but I want you to read to find out!! ENJOY IT!! I KNOW YOU WILL!!*
Book Review: The Island Stallion by Walter Farley
When Steve Duncan is asked to go on an archeological search on a remote Caribbean island, he never imagines the stallion he will find there. But the giant horse is unapproachable, showing nothing but fear and fury towards people. When the stallion gets caught in quicksand, can Steve get close enough to save the wild horse?
Oppsy I thought I posted this one…seems I missed it.
Flame the Island Stallion; he doesn’t get as much attention as his “brother” The Black. But the Island Stallion is a remarkable book, for some it will be something fresh by Walter Farley, since you will be meeting new characters. The book its self is interesting in that half the book takes place on Azul Island, so for the most part the only people we see are Steve Duncan and his friend Pitch. One would think that would make for a boring story, but it doesn’t there is just as much adventure in this book as some of the Black Stallion books. Just like the black stallion it is about a boys love for a wild stallion, a love which in a way tames the stallion. The book is told in a time period of 2 weeks so that is also very different from some of the Black Stallion books. I think most who have enjoyed reading Walter Farley’s The Black Stallion (Books), being there with Alec and the Black. Will enjoy The Island Stallion where they will be there with Steven and Flame. Who wouldn’t want to have a similar adventure like Steve has, finding a lost world that only you and someone else knows about and seeing these incredible beautiful horses, and to top off seeing some ancient artifacts.
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Book Review: Son of the Black Stallion by Walter Farley
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.
This is a story that once again is well done by Walter Farley. I have seen some reviews that say the outcome is not believable at all. However speaking as someone who has worked with a horse as Nasty as Satan is and has seen him turn around in the end and become trusting of people I can say that it is perfectly believable.
Alec is given the gift of the first son of his beloved Black stallion but he soon finds out that this son is more mal-tempered and cruel than the Black ever was. Henry warns Alec to stay away from him, thinking it is much better if they just get rid of the dangerous colt. Nevertheless, Alec will not give up on him. And when something happens…suddenly Satan changes his tune and finds out as many horses do that it is not so bad working with a human partner.
For anyone who loves horses and Arabians this series just keeps giving and giving. Walter Farley writes amazingly good stories with human characters you care about but also the horses. He gives each horse its own personality and its own character that just leaps off the page and keeps you reading.
Book Review: The Black Stallion Returns by Walter Farley
In this, the second book in the series, the heart-stopping adventures of the Black Stallion continue as Alec discovers that two men are after the Black. One claims to be the Black’s rightful owner and one is trying to kill the beautiful steed. An Arab chieftain proves his ownership of the Black and takes him away, but Alec is determined to find his horse again. Following the pair to Arabia, Alec encounters great evil and intrigue, as only a horse as spectacular as the Black could inspire.
The Black Stallion returns brings back my favorite childhood stallion and is the second book in the very long series by Walter Farley. When I was younger this book gave me my first look into the true history of the Arabian horse and just how the nomads of Arabia treated their horses, like life Blood.
In this novel, we will follow Alex through a labyrinth of many things. An Arab chief finds Alec and claims that The Black is his, and has the proof. So The Black becomes Shetan and is taken away. However, Alec finds that another man wants The Black dead and goes on an adventure to save his beloved horse.
Once again, you are brought into a world of fantasy and horse love. You really cannot find a better set of books that embody so many things. Walter Farley writes fantastic prose and kid friendly books but the plots are interesting enough to keep even the adult mind busy. In reading this book again as an adult, I have found subtle things within it that I missed as a kid it did not take any enjoyment out of the book when I was younger. It merely added a better enjoyment for the story now that I am older.
Book Review: The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
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.
I first read this book when I was very young. It was the first horse book after Black Beauty that I read and there were two reasons I had looked forward to reading this book. First, that it was about a horse any horse is great, second it was about an Arabian. I have long been a fan of Arabian horses and that upped the appeal. All of that being said I was having trouble getting into my next book read so I thought I would pick up something easy to pass the time. The Black Stallion was just as good as I remember it being.
Walter Farley’s classic has all of the things you would expect from an exciting book, action, adventure, friendship and surprises. Alec Ramsay and The Black build such an incredible relationship all starting when the ship they are traveling on has a tragic accident and sinks. The imagery of this book is amazing; you can see The Black pulling Alec through the water to the island they end up on. You can see the mighty stallion running free on the island. You can feel their friendship grow.
There is of course a movie for this famous novel, but you do not have to see it to see the images and feel the feelings. Reading this childhood favorite with adult eyes gave me a new understanding of some passages but overall I was able to relive the excitement of my first reading. Weather your Young or Old this book is for you it is an inspirational story of friendship and bonding and overcoming insurmountable odds.
