The Black Stallion Returns
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. One claims to be the Black’s rightful owner and one is trying to kill the beautiful steed. An Arab chieftain proves his ownership of the Black and takes him away, but Alec is determined to find his horse again. Following the pair to Arabia, Alec encounters great evil and intrigue, as only a horse as spectacular as the Black could inspire.
Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (1948)
About the Black Stallion Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Black Stallion(1941)
- 2.The Black Stallion Returns(1945)
- 3.Son of the Black Stallion(1947)
- 4.The Island Stallion(1948)
- 5.The Black Stallion and Satan(1949)
- 6.The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt(1951)
- 7.The Island Stallion's Fury(1951)
- 8.The Black Stallion's Filly(1952)
- 9.The Black Stallion Revolts(1953)
- 10.The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt(1954)
- 11.The Island Stallion Races(1955)
- 12.The Black Stallion's Courage(1956)
- 13.The Black Stallion Mystery(1957)
- 14.The Horse-Tamer(1958)
- 15.The Black Stallion and Flame(1960)
- 16.The Black Stallion Challenged(1964)
- 17.The Black Stallion's Ghost(1969)
- 18.The Black Stallion and the Girl(1971)
- 19.The Black Stallion Legend(1983)
- 20.The Young Black Stallion(1989)
- 21.The Black Stallion's Shadow(1996)
- 22.The Black Stallion's Steeplechaser(1997)
- 23.The Black Stallion and the Shape-shifter(2009)
- 24.The Black Stallion and the Lost City(2011)
Reading age: 8+ years
This classic series for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From their first meeting on an ill-fated ship, Alec Ramsay and the stallion, Black, have a unique connection. When a shipwreck leaves them stranded together on a deserted island and dependent on each other for survival, the boy and the horse learn to trust and love each other as they establish an amazing friendship that lasts a lifetime.
From the pair's first meeting, to adventures on a desert island, their eventual rescue and continuing adventures together, this beloved series will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.