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.

From the Trade Paperback edition.