Black Beauty by Michael Morpurgo
$30.00 Inc GST
From the nation’s favourite storyteller comes a powerful, moving and heartwarming retelling of the beloved, unforgettable story of Black Beauty.
A story championing kindness, compassion and humanity, and a rallying cry for the rights of animals, readers have fallen in love with the story of a horse called Black Beauty for 150 years.
Now, this faithful retelling, beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s inimitable warmth, offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover this unmissable children’s classic.
Illustrated in full colour throughout by acclaimed artist Tom de Freston, this stunning new edition will make the perfect gift for the whole family.
Rediscover the extraordinary story of Black Beauty with this brand new retelling from the award-winning author of War Horse.
From the nation’s favourite storyteller comes a powerful, moving and heartwarming retelling of the beloved, unforgettable story of Black Beauty.
About the Author: Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK’s best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children’s Laureate and he has won the Children’s Book Award, the Nestle Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.
26 Feb 2026
Additional information
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage) |
| Readership Level | Children's (6-12) |
| ISBN | 9780008580612 |
| Author | Tom de Freston |
| Publication Date | 26 Feb 2026 |
Black Beauty by Michael Morpurgo ISBN 9780008580612