Published: 1941
Company: Random House
Ages: 7-9
Price: $6.99
Category: Juvenile Fiction
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This timeless classic deserves to be in all library collections. It involves a young boy, and a black stallion. Together they defy the odds and become an unstoppable duo. Alec Ramsay finds himself stranded on an island when his ship sank from being struck by lightning in a storm. He was stranded with nobody around except this magnificent black stallion who he calls “the Black”. Together they learn to accept each other, and this starts the beginning of their undeniable friendship. They learn to survive together on this island, until they are rescued and eventually find themselves home in America. Alec’s bond with the Black is so deep they become inseparable. Once in America they begin the second journey of their adventure together. The Black goes home with Alec, and there they meet his neighbor Henry, who will soon play a large role in both of their futures. Not long after being home Henry becomes Alec and the Black’s trainer. The Black is going to be a racehorse, with Alec as his jockey. The three of them trained in secret, realizing the real potential in the Black on the track. They faced a big problem however, the Black wasn’t registered, and he couldn’t race in the major races without being registered. There was one race that they knew wouldn’t require registration, the match race between Cyclone and Sun Raider, the two fastest horses in the country. The Black became known as “The Mystery Horse” that would take part in the great match race. Together they defy the odds once again when the Black wins, with Alec proud as ever. These two heroes capture the heart of the reader, and leave you wanting to hear more. Their story is truly one that should not go unheard.
Published: 1941 Company: Random House Ages: 7-9 Price: $6.99 Category: Juvenile Fiction
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