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Walter Farley (born Walter Lorimer Farley, 26 June 1915 – 16 October 1989) was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children. His first and most famous work was The Black Stallion (1941), the success of which led to many sequels over decades; the series has been continued since his death by his son Steven.
Learn about the life and works of Walter Farley, the creator of the beloved horse stories The Black Stallion and The Island Stallion. Discover his love for horses, his travels, his family, and his legacy.
- The Black Stallion (1941) First published in 1941, Walter Farley’s best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse.
- The Black Stallion Returns (1945) In this, the second book in the series, the heart-stopping adventures of the Black Stallion continue as Alec discovers that two men are after the Black.
- Son of the Black Stallion (1947) When Alec receives the Black Stallion’s first son as a gift, he believes his dreams have come true, but Satan’s savage arrogance makes him dangerous and unpredictable.
- The Island Stallion (1948) A boy and his archeologist friend spend two weeks on a desolate Caribbean island where they discover a hidden valley, underground tunnels built by Spanish Conquistadors,and a wild flame-colored stallion.
Learn about the legendary horse book series by Walter Farley and his son Tim Farley. Find news, events, merchandise, movies, comics, and more related to The Black Stallion.
The Black Stallion #1. Walter Farley, Keith Ward (Illustrator) 4.19. 73,866 ratings1,499 reviews. First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse.
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Walter Farley (Author of The Black Stallion) Discover new books on Goodreads. See if your friends have read any of Walter Farley's books. Join Goodreads. Walter Farley’s Followers (845) Born. in Syracuse, New York, The United States. June 26, 1915. Died. October 16, 1989. Genre. Children's, Fiction. edit data.
A collection of 20 books by Walter Farley, featuring the adventures of Alec Ramsay and his wild horse, the Black Stallion. Explore the ratings, reviews, and summaries of each book in this classic horse fiction series.
