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Sewell, Anna. Black Beauty:

I thought I was being a good grandmother by humoring my granddaughter and reading the book that she suggested ... Black Beauty. I assumed it was a child's book and was delighted to discover it is a lovingly written account of the life of a horse in England in the mid-1800's. It is easy enough for a seven-year-old child to read and comprehend, but it also holds the attention of an adult. My eyes were opened to the plight of work horses and horses that do not stay with the same owners over their lifetime. The book gave me a larger appreciation for, and a feeling of gratitude for my kind neighbors who obviously care for their two aging horses in a loving way. Perhaps they've read Black Beauty. Surely, it should be required reading for every horse owner. I almost want to say, tongue in cheek, "horses are people, too!" I suggest reading the story on the first pages about the author who wrote only this one book in her lifetime. My grandchild was most impressed by her story. You will be too!

Review by Carol Fisher (September 17, 2007)
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