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The Black Stallion (The Black Stallion, #1)

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Classics Fiction Young Adult Historical Fiction

by Walter Farley, Keith Ward

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4.18 (60.7K ratings)
calendar_today 1941
description 275 pages

The Black Stallion by Walter Farley, Keith Ward holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 60.7K reader ratings. First published in 1941. The book spans 275 pages.

About The Black Stallion

Published originally in 1941, this book is about a young boy, Alec Ramsay who finds a wild black stallion at a small Arabian port on the Red Sea. Between the black stallion and young boy, a strange understanding grew that you lead them through untold dangers as they journeyed to America. Nor could Alec understand that his adventures with the black stallion would capture the interest of an entire nation.

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Author Walter Farley, Keith Ward
Published 1941
Pages 275
Genres Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 4.18 / 5.00
Total Ratings 60,720

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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60.7K ratings
With a rating of 4.18, The Black Stallion is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.18
This Book
4.03
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Black Stallion?

The Black Stallion is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is The Black Stallion worth reading?

Based on 60.7K reader ratings, The Black Stallion has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Black Stallion?

The Black Stallion has 275 pages.

Who wrote The Black Stallion?

The Black Stallion was written by Walter Farley, Keith Ward. It was first published in 1941.

What is the ISBN for The Black Stallion?

The ISBN-13 for The Black Stallion is 9780965476030.0.

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