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Synopsis
After being injured while racing in Ireland's famous Foster Stakes, the Black and Alec head to the Irish coast to recuperate. While there, they are charmed by the pleasant people and intrigued by tales of the kelpie, a shape-shifting creature of myth who carries unsuspecting riders off to a watery grave. Alec meets a lonely local girl, Mora, who has found a stray pony. Alec, recognizing her love of horses, teaches her to ride. But when Mora disappears, Alec realizes that she has been carried off by the mythical kelpie. Now, Alec and the Black must race the shape-shifter, not realizing that if they lose, not only will Mora be lost forever, but so will the Black.From the Hardcover edition.
Is The Black Stallion and the Shape-Shifter appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade horse adventure featuring mythological elements including a shape-shifting kelpie who kidnaps a young girl. Contains mild peril and suspense as the protagonist races to save her, but no graphic violence or inappropriate content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, and animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids who love horses will be captivated by Alec and the Black's race against a mythical creature to save a new friend.