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Walter Farley's first book, The Black Stallion, was an instant hit when it appeared in 1941. Mr. Farley went on to write thirty-three other enormously popular books about the Black Stallion and other horses which were published in more than twenty countries. He died in 1989, shortly before the publication of his last novel, The Young Black Stallion, written with his son Steven.
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The Black Stallion
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: August 20, 1991
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: August 20, 1991
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover and a
hardcover library binding.
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The Black Stallion Returns
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: August 20, 1991
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: August 20, 1991
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
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Son of the Black Stallion
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: August 20, 1991
Price: $6.50
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: August 20, 1991
Price: $6.50
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. Read more >
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The Island Stallion
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: May 27, 2003
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: May 27, 2003
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
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The Black Stallion
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $15.99
THE SOLE SURVIVORS of a devastating shipwreck, Alec Ramsay and the Black Stallion must learn to rely on each other to survive. As a strong bond develops between them, Alec gains the trust of the magnificent beast and eventually the Black allows Alec to ride. Finally, they are rescued, but will... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $15.99
THE SOLE SURVIVORS of a devastating shipwreck, Alec Ramsay and the Black Stallion must learn to rely on each other to survive. As a strong bond develops between them, Alec gains the trust of the magnificent beast and eventually the Black allows Alec to ride. Finally, they are rescued, but will... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
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The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 9, 2006
Price: $5.99
He had his mother's champion bloodlines and his father's fiery spirit! Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 9, 2006
Price: $5.99
He had his mother's champion bloodlines and his father's fiery spirit! Read more >
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Black Stallion and Satan
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: April 14, 1992
Price: $6.50
Satan has won the Triple Crown, yet Alec still misses the Black, who’s living in Arabia with Sheikh Abu Ishak. Unexpectedly, Alec receives word that the sheikh has died and has left the Black to Alec. A race between the Black and Satan is inevitable, but unexpected events put the horses... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: April 14, 1992
Price: $6.50
Satan has won the Triple Crown, yet Alec still misses the Black, who’s living in Arabia with Sheikh Abu Ishak. Unexpectedly, Alec receives word that the sheikh has died and has left the Black to Alec. A race between the Black and Satan is inevitable, but unexpected events put the horses... Read more >
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The Black Stallion's Courage
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: June 12, 1978
Price: $6.50
When Hopeful Farm burns down, Alec’s dreams for the future go up in smoke. How can he get the money to rebuild? To make matters worse, a strong young colt named Eclipse has taken the racing world by storm, threatening to replace the Black in the hearts of racing fans. Against... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: June 12, 1978
Price: $6.50
When Hopeful Farm burns down, Alec’s dreams for the future go up in smoke. How can he get the money to rebuild? To make matters worse, a strong young colt named Eclipse has taken the racing world by storm, threatening to replace the Black in the hearts of racing fans. Against... Read more >
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The Black Stallion's Filly
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: June 12, 1978
Price: $6.99
"She’ll never be a racehorse,” murmurs the crowd as Black Minx is led into the sales ring. But Alec Ramsay thinks differently and buys the Black’s first filly to train her for the Kentucky Derby. But Black Minx, like her sire, has a mind of her own. This fast-paced racing story... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: June 12, 1978
Price: $6.99
"She’ll never be a racehorse,” murmurs the crowd as Black Minx is led into the sales ring. But Alec Ramsay thinks differently and buys the Black’s first filly to train her for the Kentucky Derby. But Black Minx, like her sire, has a mind of her own. This fast-paced racing story... Read more >
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The Black Stallion Revolts
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: November 12, 1977
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: November 12, 1977
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
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The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: June 12, 1978
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: June 12, 1978
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
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The Island Stallion's Fury
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1980
Price: $6.50
Only Steve Duncan and his friend Pitch know of the valley hidden behind the high cliffs of the remote Caribbean Azul Island. And only the two of them know of the beautiful, purebred horses that live there, under the watchful eye of the great red stallion, Flame. But when Pitch’s half-brother... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1980
Price: $6.50
Only Steve Duncan and his friend Pitch know of the valley hidden behind the high cliffs of the remote Caribbean Azul Island. And only the two of them know of the beautiful, purebred horses that live there, under the watchful eye of the great red stallion, Flame. But when Pitch’s half-brother... Read more >
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The Island Stallion Races
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1980
Price: $6.50
More than anything, Steve Duncan dreams of racing his huge, wild stallion, Flame. The horse is untrained, but incredibly fast and Steve just wants to show him off. When two strangers show up and offer to make Steve’s dream a reality, Steve cannot believe his luck. But soon he realizes that... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1980
Price: $6.50
More than anything, Steve Duncan dreams of racing his huge, wild stallion, Flame. The horse is untrained, but incredibly fast and Steve just wants to show him off. When two strangers show up and offer to make Steve’s dream a reality, Steve cannot believe his luck. But soon he realizes that... Read more >
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The Black Stallion and the Girl
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: May 24, 2005
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: May 24, 2005
Price: $6.50
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... Read more >
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The Black Stallion Mystery
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: February 18, 1992
Price: $6.50
Someone's set a treacherous trap for Alec and his horse... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: February 18, 1992
Price: $6.50
Someone's set a treacherous trap for Alec and his horse... Read more >
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The Black Stallion Challenged
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: May 27, 2003
Price: $5.99
The Black Stallion is the fastest horse in America and he and his jockey, Alec Ramsay, are training for a big race. Suddenly there comes a new challenger: Flame! An unproven racer, the Island Stallion can run like the wind and his jockey, Steve Duncan, knows that Flame will give the... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: May 27, 2003
Price: $5.99
The Black Stallion is the fastest horse in America and he and his jockey, Alec Ramsay, are training for a big race. Suddenly there comes a new challenger: Flame! An unproven racer, the Island Stallion can run like the wind and his jockey, Steve Duncan, knows that Flame will give the... Read more >
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The Black Stallion's Ghost
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: April 11, 1995
Price: $6.50
While riding the Black in the Everglades one day, Alec meets a man astride a ghostly gray mare. Alec’s fascination with the man turns to fear as he realizes the man is dangerously close to insanity. Soon Alec and the Black are caught up in a deadly chase through the depths... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: April 11, 1995
Price: $6.50
While riding the Black in the Everglades one day, Alec meets a man astride a ghostly gray mare. Alec’s fascination with the man turns to fear as he realizes the man is dangerously close to insanity. Soon Alec and the Black are caught up in a deadly chase through the depths... Read more >
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The Black Stallion and Flame
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: November 19, 1991
Price: $6.50
While flying to a race, Alec Ramsay and the Black’s plane crash-lands in the stormy Caribbean. Chance brings the Black to the hidden island home of the giant red stallion, Flame. Such a small island can only support one alpha male. But before the two can fight–a fight that can only... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: November 19, 1991
Price: $6.50
While flying to a race, Alec Ramsay and the Black’s plane crash-lands in the stormy Caribbean. Chance brings the Black to the hidden island home of the giant red stallion, Flame. Such a small island can only support one alpha male. But before the two can fight–a fight that can only... Read more >
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The Young Black Stallion
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: August 20, 1991
Price: $5.99
In this prequel to The Black Stallion, we learn the story of the Black before he was shipwrecked with Alec Ramsay. Born in the mountain stronghold of Sheikh Abu Ishak, the colt shows great promise. During a band of robbers’ attempt to steal him, the colt escapes and learns to survive... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: August 20, 1991
Price: $5.99
In this prequel to The Black Stallion, we learn the story of the Black before he was shipwrecked with Alec Ramsay. Born in the mountain stronghold of Sheikh Abu Ishak, the colt shows great promise. During a band of robbers’ attempt to steal him, the colt escapes and learns to survive... Read more >
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The Horse Tamer
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1980
Price: $6.50
While waiting for a delayed airplane, old Henry Dailey, the Black's trainer, tells young Alec Ramsay a story of his own youth, travelling with his brother, Bill. Bill Dailey's talent as a horse-whisperer was unmatched in the days before the automobile and young Henry tells of an unscrupulous con-man who mistreats... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1980
Price: $6.50
While waiting for a delayed airplane, old Henry Dailey, the Black's trainer, tells young Alec Ramsay a story of his own youth, travelling with his brother, Bill. Bill Dailey's talent as a horse-whisperer was unmatched in the days before the automobile and young Henry tells of an unscrupulous con-man who mistreats... Read more >
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The Black Stallion
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 288 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $18.99
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... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 288 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $18.99
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... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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Black Stallion Adventure Set
Format: Boxed Set
On Sale: October 11, 2005
Price: $26.00
Walter Farley's tales of bravery, instinct, and survival have been captivating readers for almost 65 years. Here, in a handsome gift set, are four of the best, starting with The Black Stallion, where Alec Ramsay saves the Black after a shipwreck. The bond they form cannot be broken. This bond survives... Read more >
Format: Boxed Set
On Sale: October 11, 2005
Price: $26.00
Walter Farley's tales of bravery, instinct, and survival have been captivating readers for almost 65 years. Here, in a handsome gift set, are four of the best, starting with The Black Stallion, where Alec Ramsay saves the Black after a shipwreck. The bond they form cannot be broken. This bond survives... Read more >
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