the black stallion® (1941)
First published in 1941, Walter Farley’s best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant story of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Negro’s first meeting on a doomed ship to their desert island adventures and eventual rescue, this beloved story will capture the attention of readers new and old. format: trade paperback, 224 pages; publication date: August 1991; isbn: 0-679-81343-8 click here to buy it now!
The Black Stallion Returns (1945)
In this, the second book in the series, the black stallion’s exciting adventures continue as alec discovers that two men are after the black one. one claims to be the rightful owner of the black and the other is trying to kill the handsome steed. An Arab chieftain proves his ownership of the black and takes him away, but Alec is determined to find his horse again. Following the pair to Arabia, Alec encounters great evil and intrigue, such as only a horse as spectacular as black could inspire. Winner 1945 – Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award Ages 9-12, Paperback – 208 pages 1st Bullse Edition (Aug 1991), Random House (merchandising); isbn: 0679813446; dimensions (in inches): 0.59 x 7.64 x 5.20 click here to buy it now!
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son of the black stallion (1947)
When alec receives the first son of the black stallion as a gift, he believes his dreams have come true, but satan’s savage arrogance makes him dangerous and unpredictable. Still, Alec is determined to earn the fiery colt’s trust, even if he must risk his life to do so. Ages 9-12, Paperback 1 (Jan 1995), Random House (Merchandising) isbn: 0679813454; dimensions (in inches): 0.77 x 7.63 x 5.16 click here to buy it now!
the island stallion (1948)
A boy and his archaeologist friend spend two weeks on a desolate Caribbean island where they discover a hidden valley, underground tunnels built by the Spanish conquistadors, and a fiery-colored wild stallion. ages 9-12, paperback – 224-page reissue edition (April 1980), random house (merchandising); isbn: 0394843762; dimensions (in inches): 0.62 x 7.62 x 5.15 click here to buy it now!
the black stallion and satan (1949)
Alec Ramsey gets a chance to find out which of his two stallions, Black or his son, Satan, is faster when the two horses must race for their lives from a raging forest fire. When Black returns to Alec Ramsey, the entire racing world, including Alec himself, wonders which horse is faster: the great stallion or his son, Satan.
the blood bay colt of the black stallion (1951)
Veteran driver Jimmy Creech pins his hopes on returning to harness racing with Bonfire, the black stallion’s second son, but his hopes are dashed by the failing health and inexperience of his young apprentice, Tom. a boy is entrusted to attend the birth, train and drive a blood-chestnut colt that is the great hope of an old rein who refuses to reconcile himself to the fact that sulky racing has moved from the county fair to the great night, sewers to make money. ages 9-12, paperback – 288-page reprint edition (May 1994), random house (merchandising); isbn: 0679813470; dimensions (in inches): 0.77 x 7.63 x 5.16
the fury of the island stallion (1951)
pitch and steve’s secret island valley is discovered and invaded by a vicious tough man, who is a threat to the island stud and his gang.
black stallion filly (1952)
the black man has a daughter with his temperament. can she win? Henry buys Black’s firstborn daughter named Black Minx. She has the fiery temper and speed of her famous father, but they can Henry and Alec make her run when they want her to run and not when she wants to, to win the Kentucky Derby. click here to buy it now!
Black Stallion Revolts (1953)
When his wild black stud rebels against the routine and schedule of stable life, becoming a killer and a menace, a plane crash thwarts alec’s plans to give the black a free run in the desert and puts endanger both the child and the horse.
black stallion sulky colt (1954)
A racing accident resulting in a spooked horse and an injured driver leads Alec Ramsey and Henry Dailey to try harness racing, working a son of the Negro into the Hambletonian. click here to buy it now!
the island stallion races (1955)
Two visitors from another world enter the secret valley of the Blue Island and give Steve the opportunity to see how Llama can compete with the fastest horses in the world. click here to buy it now!
the courage of the black stallion (1956)
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With Henry and Alec needing money to rebuild their stable, the black stallion comes out of retirement to enter a race against two of the greatest horses of all time. click here to buy it now!
the mystery of the black stallion (1957)
the arrival of three strikingly beautiful foals in the us. yes Leads Alec Ramsey to believe that the father of his world-famous black stallion is still alive. The search for him takes him back to Arabia. ages 9-12, paperback reprint edition (March 1992), random house (merchandising); isbn: 0679827005; dimensions (in inches): 0.56 x 7.61 x 5.16 click here to buy it now!
the horse tamer (1958)
A late 18th century carriage maker becomes a professional horse tamer dealing with many vicious or poorly trained horses and an unscrupulous showman.
While waiting for a late plane, old Henry Dailey, the black’s coach, tells young Alec Ramsay a story from his own youth, traveling 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 manhandles horses into temporary behavior. Bill is determined to prove the man a fraud, but can he unmask the scam without getting hurt?
walter farley experimented with many genres of writing and here, in his only foray into historical fiction, he weaves a fascinating tale of life when horses were the primary mode of transportation.
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the black stallion and the llama (1960)
A plane crash leaves Black stranded on a desert island with that other legendary Farley Stallion-Flame. their struggle for power turns into a fight for survival when the two horses battle a deadly vampire bat. A plane crash at sea separates Alec and Black until a search for a rabid vampire bat leads the boy to the sanctuary of Flame Island. ages 9-12, paperback – 176-page reissue edition (November 1991), random house (merchandising); isbn: 0679820205; dimensions (in inches): 0.47 x 7.61 x 5.14 click here to buy it now!
man of war (1962)
a fictionalized biography of the American racehorse who won twenty out of twenty-one races, told by a stable boy who grew up with the great horse. a convincing and factually accurate account of the training trials of a thoroughbred. Ages 9-12, Reissue Paperback (October 1983), Random House (merchandising); isbn: 0394860152; dimensions (in inches): 0.93 x 7.60 x 5.16, hardcover edition. click here to buy it now!
the black stallion challenged! (1964)
Alec Ramsey, who races the black in Florida for the winter, receives a letter from Steve Duncan which results in the island stallion challenging the champion. click here to buy it now!
the ghost of the black stallion (1969)
A quiet Florida vacation turns into a nightmare when Alec Ramsay and Black stumble upon a mysterious horseman and his ghostly gray mare in the heart of the Everglades. ages 9–12, Paperback – 166-page reprint edition (May 1995), Random House (merchandising); isbn: 0679869506; dimensions (in inches): 0.47 x 7.58 x 5.16 click here to buy it now!
the black stallion and the girl (1971)
Alec Ramsay has a hard time persuading his partners to keep the girl he hires as a trainer and even harder convincing them to let her compete with the black stallion when Alec is suspended as a jockey. click here to buy it now!
the legend of the black stallion (1983)
The black stallion helps save an Indian tribe during a time of disaster, thus fulfilling an ancient prophecy. click here to buy it now!
the young black stallion (1989)
In this prequel to the black stallion, we learn the history of the black man before he was shipwrecked with alec ramsay. Born in the mountain fortress of Sheikh Abu Ishak, the colt shows great promise. during a gang of thieves’ attempt to steal it, the colt escapes and learns to survive alone in the high mountains. Will he ever find his way home? format: trade paperback, 160 pages; publication date: November 2003; isbn: 0-375-82935-0 click here to buy it now!
the black stallion and the shapeshifter (2009)
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Chapter 1 is available as PDF
After being injured while competing in Ireland’s famous Breeding Stakes, Black and Alec head to the Irish coast to recover. while there, they are charmed by the friendly people and intrigued by the stories of the kelpie, a mythical shape-shifting creature that lures unsuspecting riders into a watery grave. Alec meets a lonely local girl, Moorish, who has found a missing pony.
the black stallion and the shapeshifter by steven farley, hardcover only, released January 13, 2009, click here to buy it now!
young black stud – the promise (1998)
Danielle Conners is devastated when her parents sell the family’s horse farm, including her horse, Redman. She feels anger towards young Alec Ramsay, the famous jockey who plans to buy the farm for his racehorses, including the legendary black stallion. While Danielle can’t help but fall in love with Alec’s special black colt, she refuses to break her promise to Redman that the two will be reunited. . . No Matter What It Takes Ages 9-12 Paperback – 136 Page Reprint Edition (1998), Random House (merchandising); isbn: 0679891412; dimensions (in inches): 0.47 x 7.58 x 5.16 click here to buy it now!
young black stallion, 2 – a horse named Raven
Danielle is working at Alec Ramsay’s stable, but she still has a long way to go before she can buy Redman back. When a dangerous flu virus attacks a neighboring farm and most of the horses move out, Ella Danielle is overwhelmed to learn that she is temporarily out of work. Then the little black colt she begins to grow attached to falls ill, and Danielle’s priorities begin to shift… ages 9-12, 136-page paperback-reprint (1998), Random House (merchandising); isbn: 0679891420; dimensions (in inches): 0.47 x 7.58 x 5.16 click here to buy it now!
young black stud, 3 – homecoming
Danielle is thrilled to help Alec Ramsay escort a van loaded with racehorses from New York to Florida, but the journey is more dangerous than anyone imagined. Will Danielle and Alec be able to get home safely with her precious cargo? Reading Level: Ages 9-12, 3rd Paperback (June 1999), Random House (merchandising); isbn: 067989358x; dimensions (in inches): 0.44 x 7.62 x 5.19, other editions: hardcover click here to buy it now!
young black stallion, 4 – wild spirit
For Danielle Connors, it’s shaping up to be the best Christmas of her life. But Raven, the young racehorse she’s training, is jealous of her time with her own horse, Redman, and Danielle is torn. If Raven is going to be manageable as a racehorse one day, he must learn to share territory with other horses, but will he be able to do it? Reading Level: Ages 9-12, Paperback – 122 pages, 4th Edition (June 1999), Random House (merchandising); isbn: 0679893598; dimensions (in inches): 0.47 x 7.66 x 5.18, other editions: hardcover click here to buy it now!
young black stallion, 5 – the year
joanie schwartz (illustrator). Once again, Danielle must adjust to life without her beloved Redman horse. she turns into a raven for comfort, but the impetuous young colt is more full of himself than ever. despite her best efforts, he doesn’t seem to care if she’s around or not. Will Danielle be able to give up her secret hope of being the colt’s best friend? Reading Level: Ages 9-12, Library Binding: 144 Pages (Aug 1999), Random House; isbn: 0375900918 click here to buy it now!
young black stud, 6 – hard lessons
joanie schwartz (illustrator). Reading Level: Ages 9-12, Library Binding: 144 Pages (Dec 1999), Random Library; isbn: 0375900926 this item will be published in december 1999. you can order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives. click here to buy it now!
the young black stallion (1989)
In this prequel to the black stallion, we learn the history of the black man before he was shipwrecked with alec ramsay. Born in the mountain fortress of Sheikh Abu Ishak, the colt shows great promise. during a gang of thieves’ attempt to steal it, the colt escapes and learns to survive. he marries randomly; written by walter farley and steven farley; trade paperback, 160 pages; November 2003; also available as a trade paperback. click here to buy it now!
the shadow of the black stallion
After a tragedy on the racetrack leaves the black man frightened of his own shadow, Alec turns to eccentric Hollywood horse trainer Wes Taylor for help, but the black stallion’s recovery and future racing career are threatened by a series of mysterious mishaps plaguing the ranch. he marries randomly; trade paperback, 192 pages; April 2000 click here to buy it now!
the black stallion obstacle course
Due to his rebellious nature and unpredictable behavior, Black Storm, the son of the Black Stallion, may have to be sold unless Alec can prove that the magnificent animal can be a champion. click here to buy it now!
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