The skies are open and majestic in the wild, and beautiful and free is the colt that runs on the green grass blowing in the gentle breeze. He knows nothing other than freedom with his strong mother out in the wild. Suddenly, the young colt's life is turned upside down as he is taken into captivity and into the hands of many different masters who try to tame this wild and beauty creature. Black Beauty is strong, but fears if his masters are going to ever care for him like his mother did. Come along on Black Beauty's amazing adventures and experiences in learning who to trust and what true friendship looks like. Black Beauty was written by the English author Anna Sewell in the last years of her life. The novel was published in 1877 and became an immediate best-seller. Anna has captured readers of all ages for many years and her legend continues to inspired many through the tale of Black Beauty.
