Book Series · 5 Books
In order from The Black Stallion to The Black Stallion's Ghost.
The Black Stallion series is a set of 5 chapter books by Walter Farley, published between 1941 and 1969. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 240 pages.
A boy and a wild horse face survival and friendship on a deserted island.
5 books · Published 1941–1969
A boy and a wild horse face survival and friendship on a deserted island.
Alec races to reclaim his stolen stallion amidst danger and deception.
Alec must tame a wild colt, risking everything for trust.
A horse with champion bloodlines faces a fiery destiny.
A mysterious horseman turns a vacation into a deadly Everglades chase.
There are 5 books in the Black Stallion series. It began with The Black Stallion in 1941, and the newest book, The Black Stallion's Ghost, was published in 1969.
Start with The Black Stallion and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt (Book #6) is the longest book in the series at 76,745 words (295 pages).
The Black Stallion's Ghost (Book #17) is the shortest at 44,914 words (208 pages).
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