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Big Black Horse (1953)

This is an abridged version of the classic story of Alec Ramsay and his Arabian horse - The Black.

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): James Schucker

Mike at Wrykyn (1953)

In Mike at Wrykyn Mike Jackson wins his first XI colors at Wrykyn in his first year, as set forth in the first part of the serialization of this novel ‘Jackson Junior,’ but two years later his father rusticates him to Sedleigh due to his ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

The Black Stallion’s Sulky Colt (1954)

When Tom Messenger is injured in an accident, it’s up to Alec Ramsay and Henry to race Bonfire in the Hambletonian.

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): Harold Eldridge

Junior Literary Guild
Junior Literary Guild - 1954

The Island Stallion Races (1955)

With the help of an extraterrestrial visitor, Steve Duncan races Flame.

Read online at archive.org. 

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): Harold Eldridge

The Black Stallion’s Courage (1956)

When a devastating fire destroys the brood barn Alex Ramsay takes the Black back to the track to earn the money to replace it.

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): None

The Little Fish that Got Away (1956)

If you want to catch fish you have to be patient.

Read online at archive.org. 

Author(s): Bernadine Cook
Illustrator(s): Crockett Johnson

Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates (1958)

Hans and Gretel’s father has been unable to work. If Hans wins the skating race it will help to support the household. Hans decides to ask the famous brain surgeon if he can help their father.

Author(s): Mary Mapes Dodge
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

Anyone Can Live off the Land (1961)

How to stay warm in the wilderness, fish without tackle, quench your thirst, avoid getting lost, and build a shelter.

Author(s): James Ralph Johnson
Illustrator(s): Edward Shenton

Snow on Blueberry Mountain (1961)

Mark Wilkins decides to see if he can make his father’s ‘folly’ into a money-making business by building a ski run. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Stephen W. Meader
Illustrator(s): Don Sibley

Man o’ War (1962)

A fictionalized biography of America’s greatest race horse.

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Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): Angie Draper

More Mr. Small (1962)

An omnibus including The Little Auto, The Little Sail Boat and The Little Airplane.... View More

Author(s): Lois Lenski
Illustrator(s): Lois Lenski

The Black Stallion Challenged! (1964)

Steve Duncan and Flame challenge Alec Ramsay and the Black to race.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): Angie Draper

Too Steep for Baseball (1964)

Their farm is too steep to play baseball, so the boys take up climbing.

Author(s): Arthur Donald Stapp
Illustrator(s): Christine Price

The Little Black Pony Races (1968)

The little black pony gets a chance to show what he can do in a race.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): James Schucker

Mike at Wrykyn (1968)

In Mike at Wrykyn Mike Jackson wins his first XI colors at Wrykyn in his first year, as set forth in the first part of the serialization of this novel ‘Jackson Junior,’ but two years later his father rusticates him to Sedleigh due to his ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Charles Waterhouse

The Black Stallion and the Girl (1971)

Alex Ramsay hires a young woman as a trainer - but can she ride the Black in a race?

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): Angie Draper

The Pothunters (1972)

The sports trophies are missing from the pavilion and Jim Thomson is under suspicion since he did hurl a rock through the window preparatory to his own burglary, which was aimed soley at recovering his notes for an examination scheduled for the next ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

A Prefect’s Uncle (1972)

When Alan Gethryn’s uncle joins his house as a junior, embarrassing situations arise for the head of Leicester’s house.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

Tales of St. Austin’s (1972)

A dozen ‘public school’ stories set at St. Austin’s.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

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