One of the most celebrated and enduringly popular animal stories, Black Beauty was originally written as an appeal for humane treatment of horses. It is a compelling tale that revolves around a handsome and sweet-tempered horse. As from the beginning Black Beauty was recognised as an extraordinary horse who was meek but spirited, swift yet steady and whose gentle nature triumphs over abuse and misfortune. Until the day when he is sold, his life changes immeasurably and he finally sees the truth in his mother's words. As he moves from master to master, Beauty's adventures will captivate readers with magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite. Anna Sewell was an English novelist, who suffered serious ankle injuries at the age of twelve and often had to rely on horse drawn carriages as a means of transport which inspired her to write this phenomenal novel which later became one of the top ten best selling novels for children ever written. She captured millions of hearts with this remarkable best seller.