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Black Beauty

By: Anna Sewell
Narrated by: Peter Batchelor
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Publisher's summary

The compelling tale of a spirited young Thoroughbred. Anna Sewell said that her purpose in writing this novel was "to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses." The book broke records for sales and is the sixth best seller in the English language.

Public Domain (P)2011 Trout Lake Media

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Black Beauty

Black Beauty is a well thought out book. It is extremely intriguing, and quite happy but not the all of the book is happy which can be good because when the book turned from sad to happy I was thrilled. It feels the the reader is feeling the same emotions. This book is fantastic and I would recommend it to any pony lover

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Black Beauty

Same wonderful classic tale that I loved as a child and it is very well read for the moist part though I feel a bit to fast in some parts that seemed to run together. The biggest problem that I had was towards the end of the story the recording skipped in several places and repeated the same sentence more than once. Though this only happened towards the end and on not sure why. Still is a very good story.

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Great book

I loved the book. I just wish there was more I would have loved to listen to more.

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Love the story

This story will entertain people of all ages, male and female. I have listened to it over and over again. The audio in Chapter 44 is not so great. There are several sentences where the words are repeated two or three times. Otherwise, great investment!

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lovely sad but very sweet storry

enjoyed listening to this sorry for I myself love horses and work with them. it's quite sad. and feels almost like a true story for cruelty like those mentioned all still go one today

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Bennet's review

I liked how black beauty makes friends with ginger, but it was sad when they where separated.
It would be cool if another black horse was put with black beauty that looked just like him and acted just like him.
It is cool when Peggy meets black beauty.
It would also be sweet if black beauty's mom got to see him again, and maybe get to live with him.

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I cried when I read this book. The narrator is JUST short of horrible. Story is sad but sweet, and very touching. Something every child needs to read: NO MATTER WHAT. My children adore this story. Whoever doesn’t like this book is an idiot.

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Ellie

I love this book. I love how it tells about the life of the horse! I am twelve years old and I have had many horses one of them had been abused when we got him it was very hard for him to trust me. Of course I know that this is not a true story but I love to know it is something close to the actual thing. Anyhow I love this book and would recommend this book to anyone and everyone who enjoys reading or should I say listening to audiobooks. If you are looking for a good horse book please get this one! I promise you will love this book no matter what age you are. 😍🥰😘😻❤️🧡💛💚💙🤎🤍🖤💜❣️💕💞💓💗💟💝💘💖♥️

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Aiiways a Favorite (Has Been, & Will Be!)

Introduced this to a young person who listened with me and LOVED it as I always have! This is an ageless classic and I'm both proud and pleased that it STILL touches young people --- perhaps as much as or moreso than it did me when a wise and wonderful teacher took the time to read a little of the story each day, discussing it and why & how it is relevant yet. Try it, you'll enjoy it and today's younglings STILL LOVE IT! THANK you, Audible!

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Loved it!

Such a sweet story! And I loved how the narrator's accent complimented the setting! It gives anyone who listens a compassion for animals, especially those that are mistreated.

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