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

  • #1
    Little Black, a Pony(1961)
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  • #2
    Little Black Goes to the Circus(1963)
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  • #3
    Little Black Pony Races(1968)
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  • #1
    Walter Farley's How To Stay Out Of Trouble With Your Horse(1981)
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  • #2
    Horse & Pony Stories(1992)
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    Man O'War(1962)
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  • #2
    Big Black Horse(1963)
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  • #3
    The Horse That Swam Away(1965)
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  • #4
    The Great Dane Thor(1966)
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  • #1
    The Black Stallion(1941)
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  • #2
    The Black Stallion Returns(1945)
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  • #3
    Son of the Black Stallion(1947)
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  • #4
    The Island Stallion(1948)
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  • #5
    The Black Stallion and Satan(1949)
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  • #6
    The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt(1950)
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  • #7
    The Island Stallion's Fury(1951)
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  • #8
    The Black Stallion's Filly(1952)
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  • #9
    The Black Stallion Revolts(1953)
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  • #10
    The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt(1954)
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  • #11
    The Island Stallion Races(1955)
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  • #12
    The Black Stallion's Courage(1956)
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  • #13
    The Black Stallion Mystery(1957)
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  • #14
    The Horse-Tamer(1958)
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  • #15
    The Black Stallion and Flame(1960)
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  • #16
    The Black Stallion Challenged(1964)
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  • #17
    The Black Stallion's Ghost(1969)
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  • #18
    The Black Stallion and the Girl(1971)
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  • #19
    The Black Stallion Legend(1983)
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  • #20
    The Young Black Stallion(1989)
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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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