Black Beauty

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Black Beauty’s story improved the lives of horses all over the world. Seen through his own eyes, young horse lovers will be swept up in his incredible journey from a peaceful paddock to the streets of London. No matter what he encounters, nothing can break Black Beauty’s spirit.

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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Copyright 2016
Publisher Andersen Press USA
Imprint Andersen Press USA
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2016-10-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV002130, JUV007000
Dewey [E]
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9 x 10.5
Lexile 760
Features Original artwork and Reviewed

Author, Illustrator: Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown is the award-winning creator of some of Britain’s best-loved children’s books. She lives in Somerset and has two grown sons and two grandchildren.

Author: Anna Sewell

Reviews

Publishers Weekly

“Brown illustrates in a rich, pastoral style . . . [and] though Brown’s adaptation moves quickly through the horse’s many travails, her injuries and mistreatments still strike their intended emotional chords.”—Publishers Weekly

School Library Journal

“A good introduction to a classic, perfect for classroom reading and storytimes with older children.”—School Library Journal

Booklist

“[T]his version features a story pared down to the essentials and illustrations that communicate the drama and pathos in ways that are accessible to younger children. . . . A satisfying picture book for young horse fans.”—Booklist

Kirkus Reviews

“[T]he illustrations provide such a sumptuous visual feast that it is most assuredly worth perusing.”—Kirkus Reviews