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Black Beauty

An Audible Original Drama

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Black Beauty

By: Anna Sewell, R. D. Carstairs - adaptation
Narrated by: Samuel West, Samantha Bond, Tamzin Outhwaite, Paul Thornley, Matt Stokoe
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Framed as a first-person narrative from the eponymous horse, this much-loved family classic follows Black Beauty's journey from a well-born colt to a painfully overworked cab horse. Brimming with vivid detail and relatable characters, each chapter of Black Beauty's long and varied life communicates an important message about kindness, sympathy and understanding.

Following the success of the double Audie award-winning Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book: The Mowgli Stories, Audible Originals UK are excited to announce this reimagination of Sewell's unique concept as an animal-based audio drama for all the family.

Black Beauty features lead performances from Samuel West (BAFTA nominated; Mr Selfridge, Howards End), Samantha Bond (SAG nominated; Downton Abbey, James Bond), Paul Thornley (Harry Potter & the Cursed Child, Les Misérables) and Tamzin Outhwaite (EastEnders, Great Expectations, Foyle's War) as well as the original theme music 'Galloping Home' by Denis King.

Public Domain (P)2017 Audible, Ltd Classics Kids Audible Originals Heartfelt Funny
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"Get ready to laugh, cry and sigh with nostalgia as everyone's favourite fictional horse makes a comeback." (Horse & Countryside)
"Perfect for the whole family to listen to together." (The Week)
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A very enjoyable book I, was surprised how good it was, a lot of action in this story. So glad I downloaded it, would highly recommend it., it's not just for the young one's , older one's too.

A great listen

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I've loved this story over the years, so hearing it from the horse's mouth (!) has been another way of enjoying the story and becoming immersed from Black Beauty's perspective. Simple and moving, this is a classic and easy listening tale.

A beautiful classic story brought to life

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Usually I would always choose an unabridged version but this was the right length for us. We liked the play format and the story interested both my 11 year old son as well as my 7 year old daughter. A nice adaption.

A pleasant abridgement of this classic

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I’ve enjoyed this story very much and still have my old book after so many years. Great to be read to, just like old times.

Never tire of this story.

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Excellent performance & as good today as when I first read it 40 years ago. Thank you for taking me back in time.

A beautiful classic

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