The Promise (Young Black Stallion, No 1)

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Summary: Just not the same
Review: As a long time reader of the 'Black Stallion' series, I was curious to see what Mr. Farley's son had done with the stories since I felt Walter Farley left the series unfinished. I loved the series as a child and have even re-read the books as an adult. Although I applaud anyone's efforts in writing and publishing a book, Steven Farley might have wanted to write about a different subject. The 'Young Black Stallion' series is a big disappointment; the stories are silly and pointless. In several instances the author has taken sentences, word for word, from his father's earlier 'Black Stallion' books and simply changed the character's names. The characters are poorly developed and clumsy with each other. The plots have a lot of holes in them, even for children. Based on the earlier stories, Alec could not possibly be only 18 and why should he be? Alec supposedly wanted the farm where Danielle lived in order to board his horses there, then with the exception of a mare and foal, all the horses he supposedly acquired the farm for remained at another facility. A Thoroughbred operation such as Alec and Henry had supposedly built would not isolate one promising colt and spend so much one-on-one time. Where were all the other Hopeful Farm colts? The series would probably read better if it did try to weave the 'Black Stallion' characters into it, but rather expanded its own story.

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Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK!
Review: I am 12 years old. This book is FABULOUS! Any horse lover will love this book, and share the feelings with all the characters of the book, such as Julie and Danielle. It is very life-like and you can relate to it. It is a sad story, but very happy at times. I would recommend this to ages 10-18. This series is truly the greatest and I can't wait to start #2, "A Horse Called Raven".

Rating:
Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK!
Review: I am 12 years old. This book is FABULOUS! Any horse lover will love this book, and share the feelings with all the characters of the book, such as Julie and Danielle. It is very life-like and you can relate to it. It is a sad story, but very happy at times. I would recommend this to ages 10-18. This series is truly the greatest and I can't wait to start #2, "A Horse Called Raven".

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Summary: The Promise
Review: This is an excellent book!! Dannielle feels nothing but anger against Alec, but that changes when she gets to know him better.