Walter Farley's tales of bravery, instinct, and survival have been captivating readers for almost 65 years. Here, in a handsome gift set, are four ...
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Jul 26, 2011
Bonnie
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Love the original book (despite, as an adult, picking up on a lot more technical things that really annoy me) and still found the second book in the series (The Black Stallion Returns) to be a bit duller, hard to keep the momentum of the first book going, and generally disappointing since, in the end, the boy doesn't get the girl...er, the horse. I remember it being one of my least favorite in the series and it still is, apparently.
Oct 06, 2010
Travis
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For some reason, this is the only book of this series I ever read. Not sure why.
Decent 'boys own' adventure about a boy, his horse, a greedy sheik and a race through the desert. Decent little adventure with likable heroes.
Decent 'boys own' adventure about a boy, his horse, a greedy sheik and a race through the desert. Decent little adventure with likable heroes.
Aug 28, 2011
Anie
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How I loved this whole series when I was little, and this installment in particular. It's got some good mystery, and it's just fun---especially for a horse-loving little girl.
Jun 16, 2011
Sasha
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Continuing my visit to my guilty past of children's books. I think this is my favorite in the Black Stallion series, even though there are some real Jonny Quest moments.
Nov 05, 2010
Heidi
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This is another good book for children. Another riveting sequel about a boy and his wild Arabian stallion! :)
Feb 19, 2009
This was a very exciting book. The boys were begging me to read chapter after chapter. Rather violent - stabbing, murder, etc... - but the boys were not troubled. Hmmm.
May 10, 2011
Huma
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The sequel was awesome, too. I rarely like sequels, but this was so cool. Ugh, suddenly I'm 10 again.
Aug 21, 2010
Sarah
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VERY good. Just do not watch the movie before you read this book, or less you will get confused.
Aug 06, 2011
Jackie
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Beautiful continuation of Walter Farley's classic. I would highly recommend this and any other books in the series to any horse lover.
Sep 28, 2009
Starts slowly, Abbi couldn't get in to it. But I just read a review that said it picks up so I think I will read to her for the first few chapters that are more boring and then she will naturally take over as she becomes more interested.
Update: Abbi read it and her only comment was a monotone, "It wasn't as good as the Black Stallion." Still trying to decide if I want to try it or not.
Update: Abbi read it and her only comment was a monotone, "It wasn't as good as the Black Stallion." Still trying to decide if I want to try it or not.
Aug 14, 2010
Kendra
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Fast fun read, it's so easy to slip into enjoyable books from the past. And it doesn't come across as played down for the young. Enjoyed it.
Dec 17, 2011
Melody
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A surprisingly even-handed treatment of the Middle East, written so long ago that getting there from New York took 6 days by plane. Heart-pounding excitement, the most wonderful horses ever, and a deeply satisfying conclusion. There's a reason that this is still the horse series.
Jan 15, 2011
Alice
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I raced through this series as a child. Of course, "The Black Stallion" was my favorite, and I read it a few times, but I waited eagerly for any of the books to return to my branch of the library so I could snap them up.
May 18, 2008
Melinda
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Book two of sheer heaven for a horse-crazy girl. I bought my copy of this book at the jr. high booksale. In the end, I read all the stories of The Black and his progeny that I could get my hands on!
Mar 04, 2011
Lori
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The first book was the story of a boy and a horse, but the series grows with books on similar themes of overcoming adversity and animal/human bonding. Loved them as a kid.
Jun 11, 2008
Victoria
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This book got confusing because you didn't read about something happening in the first book abd it all of a sudden changes like you already knew what happened.
Dec 07, 2007
Sharmarke
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I found the book to be interesting and insightful. Furthermore its full of bullshit.
