First published in 1941, Walter Farley's bestselling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old. "The Black Stallion is about the most famous fictional horse of the century."—The New York Times