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While in Greece making a film about Alexander the Great, Alec an the Black Stallion get lost and find an immortal city ruled by the tyrannical, Thracian god-king Diomedes, whose flesh-eating mare takes a dangerous interest in the Black Stallion. Book #23
Quick Summary
The Black Stallion travels through time to ancient Greece where he faces a monstrous flesh-eating mare owned by a god-king in a mysterious lost city. Kids will devour the heart-pounding showdowns between the legendary horse and supernatural enemies, especially the terrifying mare scenes that blend mythology with high-stakes adventure. If your kid loves the action and mystery of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief the Sea of Monsters or the animal-hero stories of Thunder Rolling in the Mountain, they'll be swept away by this tale. Perfect for readers ages 9-13 in grades 4-7 who crave adventure with a mythological twist.