Presenting the beautiful tale of Black Beauty - now brought vividly to life in graphic novel form! Simple text is combined with exciting artwork to help less confident readers enjoy some of the best stories ever told! Bonus material including oral discussion questions, ideas for creative writing and author and illustrator profiles help to deepen understanding and enjoyment. Reading age: 8-10 years; Interest age: 8-14 years. British English. Black Beauty, a handsome colt living in Victorian England, has a happy childhood growing up in the peaceful countryside. In his later years, he encouters cruelty, human suffering, and a tragic fire. Things go from bad to worse when Black Beauty's new owners begin renting him out for profit.