The bittersweet saga of the handsome colt that is wrenched from a happy country home and almost worked to death as a London cab horse is adapted for easy reading. Large type, short chapters, and expressive art make this a must for all animal lovers.
Cathy East Dubowski has written and adapted several books for Penguin Young Readers, including Pirate School and Anna Sewell's Black Beauty. Dubowski is also an editor, illustrator, and narrator.