The Black Stallion by Walter Farley

The Black Stallion

The Black Stallion #1

Walter Farley

275 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous fast-paced
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 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 e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,902 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
inspiring 53%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
lighthearted 25%
tense 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
informative 6%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 37%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 35% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.97

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