The Island Stallion

Black Stallion Series

Author: Walter Farley

Book 4 in the Black Stallion series

Pages: 240

Published: 1948

Age: 8+

When Steve Duncan is asked to go on an archeological search on a remote Caribbean island, he never imagines the stallion he will find there. But the giant horse is unapproachable, showing nothing but fear and fury towards people. When the stallion gets caught in quicksand, can Steve get close enough to save the wild horse?

About the Black Stallion Series

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.