Black Beauty
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1877 · Est. 8.5 hour read

Black Beauty

Written by Anna Sewell

A horse's journey through kindness and cruelty reveals life's harsh truths.

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288 pages· 59,755 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· GN1020L
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Bookroo's summary

In Victorian England, Black Beauty, a gentle horse, narrates his life from a nurturing home to harsh treatment under various masters. As he endures cruelty and neglect, Beauty's tale explores the impact of human kindness and cruelty. Will he find peace and compassion in a world that often overlooks the voiceless? This timeless story invites readers to see the world through the eyes of a horse, challenging us to reflect on our treatment of animals.

From the publisher

The handsome horse Black Beauty begins his life in a happy home, until a change of circumstances leads him to learn about a crueler side of life. Black Beauty is the ultimate classic novel for horse fans of all ages.

At a glance
Format
Pages
288
Words
59,755
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN1020L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.9
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
September 7, 2018
First published
November 24, 1877
Publisher
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781840227871

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