Black Beauty (Illustrated & Annotated): Classic Children’s Literature
£10.40
A gentle, stunning creature thrust into a harsh world. When a horse gains masters both kind and cruel, can he survive to find green pastures again?
Beauty begins life as a foal on an idyllic, loving farm. And when he’s sold to a local nobleman, he easily makes friends and does himself proud by rescuing his kindhearted owner and the coachman from drowning. But the night he races to the doctor to save his mistress, he’s tended to by untrained hands and falls gravely ill.
After a tense recovery, Beauty is sad to learn the people he trusts are moving abroad and anxiously awaits purchase by a third family. And as his uncertain journey takes him from one home to another, he’s caught in a downward spiral towards negligent treatment and backbreaking work.
Despite the hardships, can this once beautiful thoroughbred recapture peace within his majestic heart?
In this lovely updated edition of a cherished children’s novel, Leonora Teale has thoughtfully adapted author Anna Sewell’s story for a modern audience. Featuring all-new exquisite artwork by Maria Grishkevich, this remarkable classic pairs perfectly with its companion coloring book as a treasured gift set.
In Black Beauty, you’ll discover:
- 33 unique illustrations true to the Victorian style to bring the story and era to life
- A fresh introduction to give young readers insight into the author, the book’s impact, and the themes contained in its pages
- Original text with sensitive adaptations to make antiquated or difficult words understandable for today’s youngsters
- Fascinating historical facts related to the literature so they capture your child’s imagination
- Real-world horses around the globe, the important work of the World Horse Welfare international charity, and much, much more!
Black Beauty is a timeless and moral tale told through the eyes of its big-hearted animal hero. If you or your child like stories of bravery, learning about empathy, and the power of perseverance, then you’ll adore Anna Sewell’s heartwarming adventure, as annotated by Leonora Teale.
Buy Black Beauty to race to a happily ever after today!
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Additional information
| Publisher | EQ Publishing (8 Feb. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 358 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1739248902 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1739248901 |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.06 x 21.59 cm |
by Coran Ford
Great
by miss c.a propert -lewis
We loved the extra information which helped to understand the story. The further explanation of the words at the end really helped to clarify the meanings – giving greater depth. Not being ‘ horsey’ people it helped expand language and understanding. The story of the author helps give meaning to the story and why it was written.