Black Beauty

My granddaughter loved reading this actual book. She made a special book mark for it.

Not only does it tell a beautiful story you get a coloring book too. It was a great book for what I paid.

I had forgotten much about this book. I looked it up trying to find out about check reins . (I was not even sure that was their name.)I hadn't read the book in decades.The excitement was still there, but I had not noticed the moral lessons scattered throughout the story; both about the treatment of horses and other animals and about the treatment of fellow humans. I can see how it helped launch animal rights movements. I am glad that I read it again.

I’ve loved this book since I was a child and wanted another copy as mine is getting very worn. This was advertised as being the 1945 edition but what I received was the original 1911 Barse & Co edition so the item’s description needs to be updated. It is in good used condition. I’ll continue my search for the 1945 illustrated edition and treasure this book as well.

Such a wonderful classic for all ages.

This hardback book--the cover, binding, printing, original drawings--is better than I hoped for!! I bought this for grandson's 11th birthday since it was my favorite book as a child. I told him there are some stressful situations for Black Beauty, but not to worry as it has a happy ending. Others in his family want to read it too and I think partly because it's such an attractive book. Included a bookmark with it. I definitely recommend this version of Black Beauty.

I love the detail in the book. It’s a little above story time with my young granddaughter, but not long before it will hold her attention

A cherished classic from the Victorian Era. As an English Major I have a whole new perspective on this novel than I once did, for Black Beauty is an authentic depiction of the treatment of animals during that era. Animals before were mainly seen as beast of burden, or submissive creatures beneath both God and man. However, the animal was coming into a new light, a light of intelligence and emotion, where-else before seen as simply dumb.I won't bore you with all the historic significance of this novel, except that it turned many mind towards the well being of their animals and laws to be introduced for their health. Anna Sewell only book changed the world, alike to Charles Dickens 'Oliver Twist' to child labor, or Charlotte Brontë's 'Shirley' to feminism and the "women-question."And any adult can enjoy Black Beauty, it is not a children's book but a masterpiece published to sway those who handled horses: "a special aim [was] to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses" - Anna Sewell. Also, a good companion to the unabridged classic is Warner Bros 1994 film starring Sean Bean (James Bond: Golden Eye, Game of Thrones), Andrew Knot (The Secret Garden), and David Thewlis (Harry Potter as Professor Lupin, Fargo), Jim Carter (Downton Abbey, Knightfall). It follows the book pretty well, with a few deviations (that I will not spoil for you).Concerning the Scholastic Classics 2001 Edition, each chapter contain a lovely, detailed image with a few, smaller images here and there throughout the novel. Growing-up with this edition I felt the need to re-purchase it after losing my original copy. This edition is unabridged and has a green cover with an introduction by Gail Carson Levine, author of Ella Enchanted.

Bought this for a child, as it was actually the first book I remember reading as a child myself. Recommend it highly.

Yo lo leí de niña, espero le guste a mi hija.

The story of Black Beauty is very touching and has always been close to my heart. The perspective of Beauty shows a lot about exactly how animals used to be treated in older times.I love this publication's version of it, although the story remains the same throughout all publications, I believe the glossary sections and editing for the story is the best for Collins' Classics.A must read!

My daughter (7) and I enjoyed this very much. We were quite sad when Ginger died but the end was marvellous.

I gave this as a birthday present to one of my dear friends. Very nice edition of a classic book