F12 Blk Stalln Courage

by Walter Farley

Book Overview

When Hopeful Farm burns down, Alec's dreams for the future go up in smoke. How can he get the money to rebuild? To make matters worse, a strong young colt named Eclipse has taken the racing world by storm, threatening to replace the Black in the hearts of racing fans. Against all odds, Alec sets out to save the farm and prove that the Black is still the greatest race horse of all time! "Everyone loves a champion. And when the champion is a gallant...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394906128
• ISBN13: 9780394906126
• Release Date: November 1956
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6

Customer Reviews

Favourite in the Series

I read all the Black Stallion books as a child, but this one has long remained my favorite. It does not have the "high adventure" that frequents many of Mr. Farley's other books - that said, I think the last chapter of this book is possibly the most exciting of the series - but it offers one of the most articulated and lasting pictures of life at the racetrack I have ever come across for either adults or children (the depiction of the "old man" handicapper is especially brilliant). I think this book is the highlight of the series - joyful and full of all the best excitement the racetrack has to offer. I'm so glad to see it's coming back into print.

One of Walter Farley's Best Books!

This book was one of my favoites in the Black Stallion series. Alec believes in the Black and the Black never lets him down though his pure determination, courage, and heart. Absolutely a must to read.

Most memorable yet

I am a huge fan of all the books about the Black, Mr. Farley is the king of horse writing. This book, out of all the others, has been my favorite, however...and why? I'm still not sure.The Black's neverending fire and devotion and heart is shown so vividly in that final race that it left me with a lump in my throat. And I normally do NOT cry or get emotionally jolted at ALL in books OR movies. A 1 star, Ms. Rebecca? Dig a little deeper, my friend. You obviously don't have a taste for writing. Enjoy the book, isn't that what reading is about? And this book is one of the best of all the Black Stallion series. The most memorable showing of the Black's speed, endurance, and heart and love and desire against all odds is in here. If you are a Black Stallion fan, all the reasons you are are in this book. It will touch your heart.

Courage

This is a great book about the courage, stamina, heart, speed, and love for running the Black has; Brilliantly written with a good plot. To the person who gave this book a 1 you are probably biased.

My favorite in the entire series

The Black is racing again, and unlike other horses, he's successful! But by no means his first time out. No, the Black and Alec have there trials and tribulations with other jockeys, trainers, and handicappers. I love the Black, and anyone else who does will love this book. It's great to have the Black back, in winning form. The cover attracted me when I picked it up at age 8 (those autumn leaves and beautiful Black), and at 14 the content attracts me. A definite read for everyone who "owns" the Black in their heart.