A captivating retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Perfect for encouraging independent reading. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
Author Biography
Anna Sewell was born in Norfolk, England into a devout Quaker family. Her mother, Mary Wright Sewell was a successful author children's books and was Anna's primary educator in religious and academic matters. BLACK BEAUTY is Anna's only published novel, which her mother helped her transcribe during whilst she battled with ill health.
