National Velvet (1935) by Enid Bagnold gained widespread recognition through the 1944 film featuring Elizabeth Taylor. The story revolves around a fourteen-year-old girl named Velvet Brown who defies all odds to train a horse for and win the prestigious Grand National steeplechase competition.

One beloved American horse tale is My Friend Flicka (1941) by Mary O’Hara. This narrative centers on a Wyoming boy, his unique bond with a filly, and the intricate dynamics of his parents' marriage. The book’s popularity led to a television adaptation in the 1950s.

Felix Salten's original story of Bambi (1926) conveys a profound message about the life cycle and the laws of nature, as perceived through the eyes of forest creatures.

Perhaps the most renowned animal autobiography after Black Beauty is Margaret Marshall Saunders' novel Beautiful Joe (1893). It recounts the true story of a collie subjected to severe abuse and was the first book in Canada to sell a million copies.

Sheila Burnford’s Incredible Journey (1961) narrates the adventure of two dogs and a cat as they traverse the wilderness to reunite with their human family. This story remains one of the most cherished animal tales and was adapted into a highly successful film.

The Black Stallion (1941) by Walter Farley is an adventure saga about a boy, a wild horse, a shipwreck, and a desert island. The story was brought to the big screen in a popular 1979 movie.