Walter Farley Reading Order
5 series · 29 books · Born 1915-06-26
Walter Farley was an influential American author known for his captivating horse-themed stories aimed at young readers. Active from 1941 to 1992, he published 29 books spanning five series, including the beloved Black Stallion series. His most renowned work, The Black Stallion, sparked a lasting legacy and inspired numerous sequels, ensuring his impact on children's literature endures.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1992–1992)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Horse & Pony Stories 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
Little Black Pony Series
Complete3 books (1961–1968)
Start with Little Black, a Pony and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1981–1981)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Walter Farley's How To Stay Out Of Trouble With Your Horse 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1962–1966)
Start with Man O'War, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Black Stallion Series
Complete20 books (1941–1989)
Start with The Black Stallion, the first of 20 books in the The Black Stallion series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Black Stallion 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Black Stallion Returns 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Son of the Black Stallion 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Island Stallion 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Black Stallion and Satan 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Island Stallion's Fury 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Black Stallion's Filly 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Black Stallion Revolts 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Island Stallion Races 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Black Stallion's Courage 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Black Stallion Mystery 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Horse-Tamer 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Black Stallion and Flame 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Black Stallion Challenged 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Black Stallion's Ghost 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Black Stallion and the Girl 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Black Stallion Legend 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Young Black Stallion 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.