Horse Story Books

Name of Book: Black Beauty

Author: Anna Sewell

Pages: 277 pages

Age Recommendation: All Ages

Book Review: For one hundred and thirty-two-years, Anna Sewell’s book, Black Beauty, has set the benchmark for all horse story books ever made. It is not only the icon, the face of all horse literature, but of all animal books as well! Black Beauty is about a young, black colt that was born in the British countryside. The colt goes through dozens of owners, some good, some bad, during his lifetime. The book, as it is written from the horse’s point-of-view, is a very complex, interesting and eye-opening. There are many happy, lively parts in it, as well as a few dark, scary parts. But overall, this is one of the best horse story books ever written.

Name of Book: Whispering Back

Author: Nicole Golding and Adam Goodfellow

Pages: 269 pages

Age Recommendation: 13 +

Book Review: With an introduction by Monty Roberts, a section with twenty full-color photographs in the middle and loads of interesting facts, Whispering Back is a must-read if you are into horse whispering. It the true story of Nicole Golding and Adam Goodfellow, to young people who get horse gentling training under Monty Roberts and Kelly Marks. It is the story of what they do with their talents and all the horses they help and love. It is a very interesting book and is quite funny in some parts, though if you are under twelve or thirteen, I would not recommend it.

Name of Book: Mr. Revere and I

Author: Robert Lawson

Pages: 152 pages

Age Recommendation: 11 +

Book Review: I love this book! For years, Mr. Revere and I has been a favourite of mine. Have you ever heard the story of Paul Revere’s Ride? Well, in that story, the horse had no name – but in Mr. Revere and I, an account of the adventures of Mr. Revere and his horse, the horse does have a name: Scheherazade (or just Sherry). This horse story book is sort of like an American story of Black Beauty because it is written from Sherry’s point-of-view. It is full of action, adventure and funny bits. A brilliant read, whether you are horse crazy or not.