A horse is a horse of course unless of course the horse is Black Beauty. Animal-loving children have been devoted to Black Beauty throughout this century, and no doubt will continue through the next.
Although Anna Sewell's classic paints a clear picture of turn-of-the-century London, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness.
Black Beauty, narrated from the horses point of view, tells the story of the horse's own long and varied life, from a well-born colt in a pleasant meadow to an elegant carriage horse for a gentleman to a painfully overworked cab horse.
For ages 9-14. Reserve book here...
And for something different...the graphic novel version.
Brigman, J; Richardson, R & Sewell, A. (2005). Anna Sewell's Black Beauty. Puffin.
This edition is filled with June Brigman's beautiful illustrations. It also contains extra drawings and step by step guide of how June illustrated the novel. For all those who loved Black Beauty in the original format, this is definitely worth a look.
For ages 9-14. Reserve graphic novel here...
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