Anna Sewell: Black Beauty (Grades 5–8)

Black Beauty introduces students to classic literature through a horse’s first-person account of life with different owners. The story supports reading comprehension, analysis of narrative perspective, and discussion of empathy, responsibility, and humane treatment of animals.

Educational Specifications

• Subject: Language Arts / Classic Literature
• Suggested Grade Level: Grades 5–8
• Format: Paperback
• Original Author: Anna Sewell
• ISBN: 9781539477303
• Publication Date (This Edition): October 12, 2016
• Page Count: 180
• Literary Focus: First-person narration, characterization, cause and effect, and themes of kindness and responsibility

Content Note

The story includes animal cruelty, injury, loss, and death. Guided discussion can help students explore these events in the context of compassion and animal welfare.