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Reprint. Originally published: New York: Baronet Books, c1987.
Black Beauty faces human cruelty and mistreatment in a world that
cares little for the happiness of animals. Written in graphic-novel
format. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced
Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and
writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded
introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers."
Black Beauty, the autobiography of a horse, is one of the most
sensitive animal stories ever written.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. '...we call them dumb animals, and so they are,
for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less
because they have no words.' When his beloved owners are forced to
sell him, Black Beauty leaves his life as a young, care-free colt
behind him and embarks on a working life of misery. Cruelly treated
by his new masters, Anna Sewell rails against animal mistreatment
in this poignant tale of a horse whose spirit can not be broken.
Black Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has
never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a
moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an
autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the
creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna
Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling
ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise
that a horse is recounting the exploits in the narrative. The
gentle thoroughbred, Black Beauty, is raised with care and is
treated well until a vicious groom injures him. The damaged horse
is then sold to various masters at whose hands he experiences
cruelty and neglect. After many unpleasant episodes, including one
where he becomes a painfully overworked cab horse in London, Black
Beauty finally canters towards a happy ending. Although Anna
Sewell's classic is set firmly in the Victorian period, its message
is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they
are treated with consideration and kindness. There have been many
film and television adaptations of the story, but it is only the
novel that captures the authentic voice of the central character.
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Black Beauty (Hardcover)
Anna Sewell; Illustrated by Leonard B. Cole, Norman Nodel
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Anna Sewell's story of the horse, Black Beauty, and his experiences
in life with his various owners - some kind, some cruel. Classics
Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip
form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This
edition also includes a biography of Anna Sewell, theme discussions
and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at
home to further engage the reader in the story.
"Where we saw people who loved their neighbors, and were kind to
man and beast, we might know that was God's mark." -Anna Sewell,
Black Beauty Anna Sewell's 1877 classic, Black Beauty, is
considered to be one of the foremost works in animal welfare
literature and a leading work in the children's pony book genre.
Narrated by the horse himself, the book follows his trials and
tribulations as he passes from one owner to another and experiences
the full spectrum of human treatment-from the knowledgeable and
kind to the ignorant and cruel. Beloved by children and animal
lovers alike, Black Beauty is now available as part of the Word
Cloud Classic series, making it a chic and affordable addition to
any library.
This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged
text, an introduction by Hannah Gold, and other bonus material
including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . .
As a young horse, Black Beauty is kindly treated and well cared
for, but after he is scarred in an accident his fortunes start to
change. From high-stepping thoroughbred to downtrodden cab horse,
Black Beauty's story remains one of the most moving novels ever
written about an animal's life.
Anna Sewell's Black Beauty was an immediate success on its
publication in 1877, and has gone on to sell an estimated 50
million copies. Black Beauty is a horse with a fine black coat, a
white foot and a silver star on his forehead. Seen through his
eyes, the story tells of his idyllic upbringing and the hardship
and cruelty he suffers subsequently, before finding security and
happiness in a new home. Black Beauty is one of the most popular
children's books ever written.
One of the most popular animal stories of all time, Anna Sewell's
< I>Black Beauty< /I> was first published in 1877.
Drawn from the original text and intended for even the youngest of
horse lovers, < I>Black Beauty's Early Days in the Meadow<
/I> depicts the first few months of the horse's life as a foal
frolicking in the meadow. Artist Jane Monroe Donovan renders the
classic story in lush oil paintings that convey a pastoral world of
green fields and shady trees, while tenderly capturing the special
love between mare and foal. The perfect harmony of words and
pictures proves once again that the simplest messages are often the
strongest. Readers will relish the sweetness of life in the meadow
and the companionship of family and friends.
A stunningly beautiful clothbound hardback edition of one of the
most famous animal stories in the world.
Black Beauty is a
handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt
he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved
mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are
forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and
kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he works as
hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat animals
badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will, and is
determined to survive . . .
Probably the most popular horse story of all time, Black Beauty tells the story of one horse's long and varied life. On the one hand, a fully engaging novel and on the other hand, a strong statement against animal maltreatment. Anna Sewell's classic novel has enthralled readers since it was first published in 1877.
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Black Beauty (Hardcover)
Anna Sewell; Illustrated by Christian Birmingham
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Black Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has
never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a
moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an
autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the
creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna
Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling
ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise
that a horse is recounting the exploits in the narrative. The
gentle thoroughbred, Black Beauty, is raised with care and is
treated well until a vicious groom injures him. The damaged horse
is then sold to various masters at whose hands he experiences
cruelty and neglect. After many unpleasant episodes, including one
where he becomes a painfully overworked cab horse in London, Black
Beauty finally canters towards a happy ending. Although Anna
Sewell's classic is set firmly in the Victorian period, its message
is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they
are treated with consideration and kindness. There have been many
film and television adaptations of the story, but it is only the
novel that captures the authentic voice of the central character.
Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend
children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully
adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce readers to
significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood
the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been
sensitively adapted by top children's authors to ensure that
language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the
original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all children and
introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes
author biographies and notes to help with historical and social
context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are
easily accessible. Books contain inside cover notes to support
children in their reading. Help with children's reading development
also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely
levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
This pack contains 6 books, one of each of: 20,000 Leagues Under
the Sea, Gulliver's Travels, The Lost World, Moonfleet, David
Copperfield, Black Beauty.
Black Beauty is a bestselling Puffin Classic by Anna Sewell. Black
Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As
a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with
his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his
owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of
comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he
works as hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat
animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will,
and is determined to survive . . . Includes an introduction by
award-winning author Meg Rosoff. Anna Sewell (1820-78) was born in
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Black Beauty, her only book, was completed
and published in 1877, just a few months before she died, so she
did not live to know of the book's huge success. Apart from being a
good story, Black Beauty was instrumental in changing people's
attitudes towards horses, and domestic animals in general. The book
includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile,
a guide to who's who, activities and more.. The Puffin Classics
series includes: A Little Princess Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures Through the Looking Glass Anne of Green Gables
Black Beauty Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Heidi Journey to the
Centre of the Earth Little Women Peter Pan Tales of the Greek
Heroes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Adventures of King
Arthur The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Call of the Wild The Jungle
Book The Odyssey The Secret Garden The Wind in the Willows The
Wizard of Oz Treasure Island
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Black Beauty (Paperback)
Anna Sewell; Introduction by Monty Roberts; Afterword by Lucy Grealy
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One of the best-loved animal stories ever written, the dramatic and
heartwarming "Black Beauty" is told by the magnificent horse
himself, from his idyllic days on a country squire's estate to his
harsh fate as a London cab horse. Revised reissue.
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Black Beauty (Hardcover)
Anna Sewell; Illustrated by Christian Birmingham
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Black Beauty (Paperback)
Anna Sewell; Retold by L. L Owens; Illustrated by Jennifer Tanner
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Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title
includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions
and writing prompts.
HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'We call them dumb animals, and so they are,
for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less
because they have no words.' When his beloved owners are forced to
sell him, Black Beauty leaves his life as a young, carefree colt
and embarks on a working life of misery, pulling cabs in London. As
he passes through the hands of a number of different masters, he
faces cruelty and hardship, as well as compassion and kindness, as
he struggles to survive. Through her poignant but heart-warming
tale, Anna Sewell highlights the plight of the working animal.
First published in 1877, this story of a horse whose spirit cannot
be broken has become an enduring and popular children's classic.
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