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Black Beauty

Name: Black Beauty
ISBN: 9780141334882

By Anna Sewell

Part of the Puffin Classics series

Adjectives

heartfelt insightful poignant inspiring poignant insightful compassionate

Genres

Classics Animals Historical Fiction

What is Black Beauty about?

Narrated by Black Beauty himself, this tale follows his journey from a carefree colt on a peaceful farm to the harsh realities of life as a London cab horse. Through various owners—some kind, others cruel—Black Beauty experiences both compassion and mistreatment, offering a poignant insight into the lives of working horses in Victorian England.

About the author

Anna Sewell was a talented British author best known for writing 'Black Beauty', a much-loved story about a kind and brave horse. She cared deeply about animals and wanted to show how important it is to treat them with kindness. Anna’s beautiful storytelling has touched the hearts of readers all around the world.

Pages

288 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2011

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