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Children's Classics: Black Beauty

Name: Children's Classics: Black Beauty
ISBN: 9781802631616

By Gemma Barder and Anna Sewell

A gentle horse faces shocking cruelty when his peaceful life takes a dangerous turn.

moving adventurous compassionate classic

Genres

Classics Animals Adventure

What is Children's Classics: Black Beauty about?

Black Beauty begins life on a peaceful English farm, where he learns kindness and trust. Soon he is sold to Birtwick Park and enjoys a happy home with caring owners. But when his life changes, Beauty is passed from one owner to another and discovers how cruelly working horses can be treated in Victorian England. Through hardship, danger and loss, he remains gentle and brave, hoping that one day he will find a safe and loving home again.

About the author

Gemma Barder is a British author who loves writing exciting and imaginative stories for children. She has written many books, including adaptations of classic tales like 'The Secret Garden.' Gemma enjoys creating characters and adventures that inspire young readers to explore new worlds through reading.

Pages

120 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2024

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