By Anna Sewell (author) Part of the Young Reading Series 2 series
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Young Reading: Series Two. A captivating retelling of Anna Sewell’s classic novel. 64 pages in length this level is for children whose confidence in reading is developing well. Anything up to 2500 words, these stories use varied sentence lengths, more complex sentence structure and more challenging vocabulary. Mostly broken up by chapters, subjects include classic tales, myths and legends, mystery stories and non-fiction.
A poignant and moving retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel, which follows the story of Black Beauty - the brave and noble horse that overcomes danger and cruelty to eventually find a loving home. It is illustrated by Alan Marks. Young readers will like this edition.
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Anna Sewell was born on March 30, 1820, in Norfolk, England.
From an early age she suffered from a chronic illness (believed to have been a severe form of lupus) which left her with limited mobility. As a result, she often relied on horse-drawn carriages for transportation. These experiences fostered in her a deep concern for the humane treatment of animals. Her mother, Mary Wright Sewell, was a successful children’s author, and Sewell assisted by editing her manuscripts, gaining valuable experience in writing.
Sewell wrote only one book, the enduring classic Black Beauty. An invalid for much of her life, she composed the novel during the final decade of her life while largely confined to her home. The story is narrated by the horse itself, recounting moments of both kindness and cruelty. This innovative, humanizing perspective helped make the novel a lasting success and contributed to changing public attitudes toward the treatment of animals.
Sewell’s mother took the manuscript to her own publishers, Jarrold & Sons, and Sewell received just £40 for the copyright. The book was published in time for Christmas 1877.
Now in the public domain, Black Beauty can be freely published, adapted, amended, and abridged.
A poignant and moving retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel, which follows the story of Black Beauty - the brave and noble horse that overcomes danger and cruelty to eventually find a loving home. It is illustrated by Alan Marks.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Black Beauty (retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore) and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Black Beauty (retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore) features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations
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Black Beauty (retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore) was written by Anna Sewell and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Black Beauty (retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore) has 64 pages
Yes it is part of Young Reading Series 2 series
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