The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt

by Walter Farley

Book Overview

Bonfire, the Black Stallion's colt who is a champion harness racer, is in training for the biggest race of his career: the Hambletonian. But a routine practice race turns disastrous in a collision of wood, metal, horses, and jockeys. Bonfire escapes unharmed, but is spooked and refuses to race. Alec Ramsey, the owner of the Black, witnesses the crash and is determined to see that Bonfire follow in the winning footsteps of his world-famous sire.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039483917X
• ISBN13: 9780394839172
• Release Date: June 1978
• Publisher: Yearling Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Farley's Magic

If you are a horse fan and want to know as much as you can about everything related to horses you will love the information gleened from Farley's story about a Sulky racing son of the black. Farley has a timeless way of making it seem like the fairs still run today as they were in the 50's and 60's. It also shows the difference in older generations compared to the younger ones and how they can still respect each other and get along. All in all, not my favorite out of the Black Stallion set, but I still enjoyed the read.

I Looked For This Book For A Long Time

I found this book yesturday at a used book store. I finnished it today and i'm going to tell you that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! Alec and Bonfire did their best and there was always alot of action. Some arguments between Jimmy, Henry, and Alec. and some work out and racing accedents that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The long awaited and long needed return of Bonfire.

One of the better later books of the series, "The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt" continues the story of the harness champion and second son of the Black, Bonfire. Alec must help Bonfire's owner and driver, Tom Messenger and Jimmy Creech, after the horse starts spooking at horses on his right side after a bad accident. The ending is perdictable but the trip between is refreshing and interesting as Farley peppers his writing with information about harness racing. Worth the time and money.

Alec has to bring Bonfire back into racing

In this book, Bonfire suffers an accident that gives him a fear of horses coming up on his right side. Tom breaks a bone and can't race, so Alec and Henry have to help Bonfire get into racing before the Hambeltonian, one of the biggest races in Bonfire's career! I like this book not only because of Bonfire, but also because Alec trains him for once. I really like the books when Alec meets up with one of the other main boys (Tom or Steve). It also shows a definate problem and solution, as well as obstacles to overcome along the way.