Black Stallion

First published in 1941, Walter Farley''s best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black''s first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories) in Appendix B.