
Walter Farley Reading Order
5 series Β· 29 books Β· Born 1915-06-26
Walter Farley was an American author best known for his enduring horse stories that captivated young readers throughout the mid-twentieth century. His iconic Black Stallion series, which debuted in 1941, became a defining work in children's literature and spawned numerous sequels that secured his legacy as a master of animal adventure fiction. Beyond his flagship series, Farley wrote across multiple genres including standalone novels and non-fiction works, publishing nearly thirty books that introduced generations of readers to the world of horses and their human companions.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1992β1992)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Horse & Pony Stories |
Little Black Pony Series
Complete3 books (1961β1968)
Start with Little Black, a Pony and read in order.
Start this series with Little Black, a Pony
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Little Black, a Pony |
| 2 | Little Black Goes to the Circus |
| 3 | Little Black Pony Races |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1981β1981)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Farley's How To Stay Out Of Trouble With Your Horse |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1962β1966)
Start with Man O'War, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Man O'War
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Man O'War |
| 2 | Big Black Horse |
| 3 | The Horse That Swam Away |
| 4 | The Great Dane Thor |
The Black Stallion Series
Complete20 books (1941β1989)
Start with The Black Stallion, the first of 20 books in the The Black Stallion series.
Start this series with The Black Stallion
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Stallion |
| 2 | The Black Stallion Returns |
| 3 | Son of the Black Stallion |
| 4 | The Island Stallion |
| 5 | The Black Stallion and Satan |
| 6 | The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt |
| 7 | The Island Stallion's Fury |
| 8 | The Black Stallion's Filly |
| 9 | The Black Stallion Revolts |
| 10 | The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt |
| 11 | The Island Stallion Races |
| 12 | The Black Stallion's Courage |
| 13 | The Black Stallion Mystery |
| 14 | The Horse-Tamer |
| 15 | The Black Stallion and Flame |
| 16 | The Black Stallion Challenged |
| 17 | The Black Stallion's Ghost |
| 18 | The Black Stallion and the Girl |
| 19 | The Black Stallion Legend |
| 20 | The Young Black Stallion |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Walter Farley written?
- Walter Farley has written 29 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1941 to 1992.
- What is the first book in each Walter Farley series?
- Here are the first books in Walter Farley's series: Little Black Pony: Little Black, a Pony; The Black Stallion: The Black Stallion.
- What order should I read Walter Farley's books?
- We recommend reading Walter Farley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Walter Farley's series complete?
- Walter Farley has 5 completed series.

