Anna Sewell fue una mujer de profunda compasión, cuyo amor de toda la vida por los caballos y su deseo de un mejor trato hacia ellos resultaron en la historia animal más célebre del siglo XIX. Criada en una estricta familia cuáquera, se le inculcaron valores de autosuficiencia, responsabilidad moral y 'tierna consideración por las Criaturas de Dios'. Su obra, escrita en medio de problemas de salud crónicos, se erige como una narrativa magistral contada desde la perspectiva de un caballo. Este conmovedor relato no solo resalta la crueldad de la posesión, sino que también celebra el espíritu resiliente de los animales, subrayando la importancia de la amabilidad y la comprensión en el vínculo entre humanos y animales.
"Black Beauty is a hardworking horse with a lively spirit. As he grows from a young colt to a handsome stallion, he has many different owners. Some owners are kind and gentle, while others treat him poorly. Will Black Beauty be able to find an owner who will care for him with respect?"--back cover
"Read Black Beauty's story in his own words, in this atmospheric retelling of Anna Sewell's classic story."--Page 4 of cover.
Jazyková úroveň A1-A2. Podle příběhu Anny Sewell. Román Anny Sewell, poprvé vydaný v roce 1877, je jednou z nejoblíbenějších dětských knih, která kdy byla napsána. Popisuje svět očima hezkého a milého koně. Černý krasavec vypráví příběhy ze svého idylického mládí, kdy jako hříbě pobíhal na lukách anglické farmy, stejně jako o strádání a krutosti, kterými trpěl v rukou člověka, než našel šťastný domov.
Black Beauty. Peter Pan. The Call of the Wild. The Wind in the Willows. The Adventures of Robin Hood. The Secret Garden. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Anne of Green Gables
A beautiful boxed set containing Anne of Green Gables, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, Black Beauty, and The Secret Garden. Each book has been produced with masses of bonus features and a contemporary new cover to appeal to today's modern readers. The perfect gift for anyone who loves a good story!
In a specially adapted edition for young readers by Deidre S. Laiken. As a young colt grazing in the green meadow with his mother, black Beauty could never have guessed what was in store for him. This is Black Beauty's own story of his life...of his kind and cruel owners, the people who mistreated and loved him, and the things he saw happening to his friends in the country and in the city. Black Beauty shows that horses have feelings too, and sometimes the even know things that people don't.
This collection features ten beloved classic children's novels, each presented with stunning modern covers that breathe new life into timeless stories. Readers will enjoy a fresh visual appeal while exploring cherished tales that have captivated generations. Perfect for both young readers and nostalgic adults, this anthology celebrates the enduring magic of classic literature.
Black Beauty - The Wind in the Willows - Treasure Island - The Secret Garden - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Classic children's stories come to life in this enchanting 5-volume boxset, featuring unabridged tales and delightful new cover art by Kayla Stark. Young readers will embark on whimsical adventures with beloved characters like Alice in Wonderland, Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden, and the charming duo Rat and Mole from The Wind in the Willows. This collection is perfect for introducing timeless literature to a new generation.
