Few horse stories have captured the imagination of generations of readers like Walter Farley’s timeless classic, The Black Stallion.

Young Alec Ramsay is traveling home aboard the Drake when he encounters an extraordinary black Arabian stallion. The horse is powerful, beautiful, fiercely independent and seemingly impossible to control. When disaster strikes at sea, Alec and the magnificent horse find themselves thrown into an extraordinary fight for survival. Stranded together far from civilization, the boy and the stallion must learn to depend on one another.

What develops is more than a story about a boy and a horse. It is the beginning of an unforgettable friendship built on courage, trust, determination, and mutual respect. Alec discovers that earning the trust of such a powerful animal requires patience and understanding, while the Black proves to be unlike any horse he has ever encountered.

When their adventure takes them back to America, Alec's relationship with the Black leads him into an entirely new world. One filled with horses, training, competition, and the excitement of racing. Along the way, Alec must overcome obstacles that challenge not only his abilities, but his confidence and determination.

First published in 1941, The Black Stallion became an instant success and launched one of the most enduring series in children's literature. Penguin Random House describes the Black as “the most famous fictional horse of the century,” and the novel won the 1944 Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award.

Whether you're a lifelong horse lover or simply enjoy a great adventure, The Black Stallion is a classic worth experiencing. Pick up a copy or listen to the Audible edition and discover the remarkable bond between Alec and the legendary Black. The Audible edition, narrated by Frank Muller, runs just over five hours.

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