Walter Farley

1 series 19 books in order

Walter Farley (1915-1989) was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children. His first and most famous work was The Black Stallion (1941), whose success led to many sequels, and the series has been continued since his death by his son Steven. On this catalog he is credited with several Black Stallion books, including Son of the Black Stallion and The Black Stallion and Satan.

Born
1915
Known for
Black Stallion

Series by Walter Farley

Black Stallion

30 books in order · 1941–2012

  1. Cover of The Black Stallion

    The Black Stallion

    1941 · Walter Farley

    Young Alec is on his way home when a black stallion is loaded onto his ship. In a shipwreck, Alec saves the stallion's life, and stranded on an…

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  2. Cover of The Black Stallion Returns

    The Black Stallion Returns

    1945 · Walter Farley

    When his rightful owner repossesses the Black, eighteen-year-old Alec travels across the deserts of Arabia to find the great stallion and helps…

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    Son of the Black Stallion

    1947 · Walter Farley

    Son of the Black Stallion" is a novel in the Black Stallion series by Walter Farley, featuring Alec Ramsay as he attempts to train Satan, the son of…

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  4. Cover of The Island Stallion

    The Island Stallion

    1948 · Walter Farley

    A boy and his archeologist friend spend two weeks on a desolate Caribbean island where they discover a hidden valley, underground tunnels built by…

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    The black Stallion and Satan

    1949 · Walter Farley

    When the Black is returned to Alec Ramsey, the whole racing world, including Alec himself, wonders which horse is faster: the great stallion or his…

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    The Blood Bay Colt

    1950 · Walter Farley

    A boy is entrusted to attend the birth, train, and drive a blood bay colt that is the great hope of an aging reinsman who refuses to accept that…

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  7. Cover of Le fils de l'étalon noir

    Le fils de l'étalon noir

    1952 · Walter Farley

    Henry Dailey buys a spoiled, contrary two-year-old filly, a daughter of the Black, in November, and is determined to have a Kentucky Derby candidate…

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  8. Cover of The Black stallion revolts

    The Black stallion revolts

    1953 · Walter Farley

    When his wild black stallion revolts against the routine and schedule of stable life, becoming a killer and a threat, a plane crash thwarts Alec's…

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  9. Cover of The Island Stallion Races

    The Island Stallion Races

    1955 · Walter Farley

    Two visitors from another world enter the secret valley of Azul Island and provide Steve with a chance to see how Flame can do in competition with…

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  10. Cover of The Black Stallion's Courage

    The Black Stallion's Courage

    1956 · Walter Farley

    Alec Ramsay returns to racing the Black, an Arab stallion he owns, in order to raise money to rebuild a barn destroyed by fire. The Black, a prized…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Walter Farley written?

We list 19 books by Walter Farley across 1 series, published between 1941–2012 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Walter Farley's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Black Stallion.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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