Black Beauty
Written by Anna Sewell
Illustrated by Scott Mckowen
Grades: 5- up
Black Beauty is set in Victorian England. It begins with the birth of Black Beauty. He is born into Farmer Grey's family. He is even raised by his mother. Black Beauty does know that other horses are not treated as well as he is and he is very grateful. Farmer Grey sells his horses to Squire Gordon. Here Beauty spends the happiest years of his life. He makes friends with two other horses Ginger and Merrylegs. One night beauty is called on to ride for the doctor for Squire Gordon's wife. It is this ride that will change Beauty's life. The doctor tells the Squire they will need to move for his wife's health to a warmer climate. The Squire sells his horses. From here Beauty's fate is moved from one owner to another and he suffers abuse after abuse. One night an owner causes him to fall and cause a mark on his beautiful skin. He can no longer be a carriage horse. He is now in the lower ranks of a horse-for-hire. His new owner is Jerry. Jerry is a wonderful owner. Again tragedy strikes and Jerry becomes sick and must move to a warmer area. By this time Beauty is almost half dead. A horse doctor recognizes Beauty's mark and thinks he can bring life to him again. The doctor brings him home and heals him. Beauty is then sold to a lovely farmer and his grandson who take the best care of Beauty for the rest of his days.
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