| Black Beauty Contributor(s): Sewell, Anna (Author), Birmingham, Christian (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1536211249 ISBN-13: 9781536211245 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Horses - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Physical & Emotional Abuse (see Also Social Themes - Sexual |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 990 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8" W x 9.3" (2.05 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over fifty stunning illustrations from acclaimed artist Christian Birmingham bring this treasured classic new life. When Black Beauty was born one sweet spring day, he could not have imagined the life ahead of him. Following his mother's advice to do his work with a good will, he enjoys the adventures of country and city life, makes new friends, and suffers from the cruelty and greed of his human masters. Beauty faces each challenge with bravery and kindness -- and then a chance encounter with an old friend brings him the greatest joy of all. Anna Sewell's classic horse story has captivated generations of readers since it was first published 140 years ago. This enchanting edition features the full unabridged text and Christian Birmingham's gorgeous color and black-and-white illustrations depicting Beauty's nineteenth-century world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sewell, Anna: - Born in 1820, English writer Anna Sewell was a horse lover and is best known for her novel Black Beauty.Clowes, Rachel: - Rachel Clowes grew up in South London and studied Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. She lives in Yorkshire, England, with her husband, also an Illustrator, her three sons, and two cats. Rachel has worked on a variety of projects including Children's magazines, BBC television's Playdays storytime, baby board books, and educational books. She is currently working on a second picture book in a series with Zondervan/Harper Collins Christian Publishing. |