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Black Beauty

Michael Morpurgo author Tom de Freston illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:26th Feb '26

£16.99

This title is due to be published on 26th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Black Beauty cover

A brand new retelling of the beloved classic, from the author of War Horse

From the nation’s favourite storyteller comes a powerful, moving and heartwarming retelling of the beloved, unforgettable story of Black Beauty.

From the nation’s favourite storyteller comes a powerful, moving and heartwarming retelling of the beloved, unforgettable story of Black Beauty.

A story championing kindness, compassion and humanity, and a rallying cry for the rights of animals, readers have fallen in love with the story of a horse called Black Beauty for 150 years.

Now, this faithful retelling, beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo's inimitable warmth, offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover this unmissable children’s classic.​​

Illustrated in full colour throughout by acclaimed artist Tom de Freston, this stunning new edition will make the perfect gift for the whole family.

Rediscover the extraordinary story of Black Beauty with this brand new retelling from the award-winning author of War Horse.

ISBN: 9780008580612

Dimensions: 206mm x 159mm x 21mm

Weight: 270g

320 pages