Walter Farley Books in Order
Walter Farley is a renowned author, celebrated for his captivating stories that have inspired generations of readers worldwide. His lifelong passion for horses began in childhood, nurtured by his uncle, a professional horseman who introduced him to the world of equestrian training and the diverse individuals associated with it. This invaluable experience laid the foundation for his writing career, which flourished as he penned his debut novel, THE BLACK STALLION, while a student at Erasmus Hall High School and Mercersburg Academy. The book's publication by Random House in 1941 catapulted Farley to fame, and he went on to write numerous books, traveling extensively to the Americas, the Caribbean, and Europe. His subsequent novels, including those featuring Alec Ramsey and the Black, have become beloved classics, cementing his status as a masterful storyteller.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Walter Farley
- #1AmazonThe Black Stallion(1941)
- #2AmazonThe Black Stallion Returns(1945)
- #3AmazonSon of the Black Stallion(1947)
- #4AmazonThe Island Stallion(1948)
- #5AmazonThe Black Stallion and Satan(1949)
- #6AmazonThe Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt(1950)
- #7AmazonThe Island Stallion's Fury(1951)
- #8AmazonThe Black Stallion's Filly(1952)
- #9AmazonThe Black Stallion Revolts(1953)
- #10AmazonThe Black Stallion's Sulky Colt(1954)
- #11AmazonThe Island Stallion Races(1955)
- #12AmazonThe Black Stallion's Courage(1956)
- #13AmazonThe Black Stallion Mystery(1957)
- #14AmazonThe Horse-Tamer(1958)
- #15AmazonThe Black Stallion and Flame(1960)
- #16AmazonThe Black Stallion Challenged(1964)
- #17AmazonThe Black Stallion's Ghost(1969)
- #18AmazonThe Black Stallion and the Girl(1971)
- #19AmazonThe Black Stallion Legend(1983)
- #20AmazonThe Young Black Stallion(1989)
About Walter Farley
Walter Farley is a renowned author, celebrated for his captivating stories that have inspired generations of readers worldwide. His lifelong passion for horses began in childhood, nurtured by his uncle, a professional horseman who introduced him to the world of equestrian training and the diverse individuals associated with it. This invaluable experience laid the foundation for his writing career, which flourished as he penned his debut novel, THE BLACK STALLION, while a student at Erasmus Hall High School and Mercersburg Academy. The book's publication by Random House in 1941 catapulted Farley to fame, and he went on to write numerous books, traveling extensively to the Americas, the Caribbean, and Europe. His subsequent novels, including those featuring Alec Ramsey and the Black, have become beloved classics, cementing his status as a masterful storyteller.
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