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My heart has never gone pitter-patter for horses. No, I’ve never gotten swept up in that crazy love that so many young kids suffer from, horse fever.
Something tells me that most of the people who pick up The Black Stallion do have horse fever. That’s okay, but it is something that must be considered when taking a look at all the rave reviews this book has received over the years.
What is the opinion of a regular, horse-neutral person?
I liked it. It was okay. Improbable, I think. (Would the owner ...more
Something tells me that most of the people who pick up The Black Stallion do have horse fever. That’s okay, but it is something that must be considered when taking a look at all the rave reviews this book has received over the years.
What is the opinion of a regular, horse-neutral person?
I liked it. It was okay. Improbable, I think. (Would the owner ...more

One of the books listed in "1001 Children's Books"
Wow did I love this book!!! I proceeded to read every book my town library had by Walter Farley, and then bought all the rest as I was able, so I'm fairly certain I read every book in the Black Stallion series.
In my mind, this book stands as the best book ever written for kids about horses.
I read this aloud to my kids, and they loved it, too. ...more
Wow did I love this book!!! I proceeded to read every book my town library had by Walter Farley, and then bought all the rest as I was able, so I'm fairly certain I read every book in the Black Stallion series.
In my mind, this book stands as the best book ever written for kids about horses.
I read this aloud to my kids, and they loved it, too. ...more

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