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In "Son of the Black Stallion," young Alec takes on the challenge of taming Satan, the son of the famed Black Stallion. Despite Satan’s fierce, killer instincts inherited from his desert ancestors, Alec strives to turn the formidable horse into a disciplined companion. Their journey is a test of determination, courage and the bond between rider and wild equine.
First publish date: 1947
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Walter Farley
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