The Black Stallion
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Published:
Random House Children's Books 2011
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Lexile measure:
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First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling 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.
This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories) in Appendix B.

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Street Date:
09/28/2011
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307804921
ASIN:
B005LUJKNW
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.2, 7 Points
Lexile measure:
680

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APA Citation (style guide)

Walter Farley. (2011). The Black Stallion. Random House Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Walter Farley. 2011. The Black Stallion. Random House Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Walter Farley, The Black Stallion. Random House Children's Books, 2011.

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Walter Farley. The Black Stallion. Random House Children's Books, 2011.

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This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories) in Appendix B.
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