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Young Black Stallion

Series: Black Stallion (Book #21)

by Walter Farley

In this prequel to The Black Stallion, we learn the story of the Black before he was shipwrecked with Alec Ramsay. Born in the mountain stronghold of Sheikh Abu Ishak, the colt shows great promise. During a band of robbers' attempt to steal him, the colt escapes and learns to survive on his own in the high mountains. Will he ever find his way home?

Ages: 11, 12, 13
Interest Level: Grades 6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent: 6.6
Lexile Measure: 930L
DRA: 44
Guided Reading: T
Publisher: Tandem Library
Genre: Animal Stories, Classics