Black Beauty
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023 · Est. 4 hour read

Black Beauty

Written by Anna Sewell · Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

Part of the Classic Starts series

A horse's journey through changing owners reveals Victorian London's treatment of animals.

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160 pages· 20,613 words· Est. 4 hour read· 700L
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Bookroo's summary

In Victorian London, Black Beauty, a noble horse, narrates his life as he moves from one owner to another. Each transition unveils new experiences and friendships, painting a vivid picture of the era's treatment of animals. As Beauty encounters kindness and cruelty, his story raises questions about empathy and humanity. Will he find a place where he is truly valued?

From the publisher

Black Beauty is the classic horse story, a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself. Set in Victorian London, it follows Black Beauty’s life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new experiences and new friends who reveal their own histories, the story quietly paints a fascinating portrait of how animals were treated during that era.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Words
20,613
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
January 17, 2023
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454945369
LCCN
2022943777

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