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Black Beauty

(1969, Fiction - Literary Fiction, Written by Anna Sewell)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    A heart-wrenching, beautiful, educational classic.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The book describes the cruelties that animals suffer at the hands of humans. Horses are mistreated.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Black Beauty

Parents need to know that the writing is elegant and the story a page-turner. But if animals or Victoriana are not your child's interest, it may not please.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    choprahrsh58
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    i read the book. it is good

    very good

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    This book is the best!

    This is a great book for kids to read! <3 Cotton0Candy

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    apuddy
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i loved it!

    it was the best book i have ever read!

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    moviegeek
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I couldn't put it down!

    I was fully expecting to hate this novel, but I found that I couldn't put it down. For some reason, the thoughts of a horse captivated me and I was totally engrossed in the story. It really teaches a lesson about animal cruelty and everyone should at least give it a try. Even if you don't think you'll like it, you may be surprised.

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  5. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 0.0

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