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One of Clare Balding's favourite books.
What a ride. No child can fail to laugh and cry in equal measure as they jump on for the ride of a lifetime with Black Beauty. His unbreakable spirit, strong will and determination to survive in spite of all that’s thrown at him is not to be missed. With an Introduction by bestselling novelist, Meg Rosoff, who discovered the novel at the age of 11 deep in the basement of the family home. She remembers with warmth Black Beauty’s dignified voice shining through on every page. It’s book that will satisfy a child’s hunger for horse books for he or she will want to read it over and over again until as meg says, she could ‘recite whole scenes’. This terrific pocket size Puffin Classics edition there’s lots of additional material at the end of the book including an author profile, a guide to who’s who in Black Beauty plus many related activities to do beyond the book.
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Black Beauty Synopsis
'I hope you will grow up gentle and good …'
Black Beauty begins his life on an idyllic English farm before moving to Birtwick Park, where he is treated with kindness and love.
After he is forced to leave his perfect home, Black Beauty quickly discovers how harsh Victorian England can be for a working horse. His unbreakable spirit is soon put to the test and Black Beauty must fight to survive in this cruel new world.
About The Complete Children's Classics Collection:
The Children's Classics Collection contains beloved stories, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden and more. Fall down the rabbit hole, follow the yellow brick road and unlock the secret door into a world of wonder and enchantment.
About This Edition
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9781802631814 |
| Publication date: |
23rd May 2024 |
| Author: |
Anna Sewell |
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Cherry Stone Publishing an imprint of Sweet Cherry Publishing |
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Paperback |
| Pagination: |
248 pages |
| Series: |
The Children's Classics Collection |
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