King of the Wind
King of the Wind
Author: Marguerite Henry
King of the Wind is the story of the Godolphin Arabian, the famous
horse who was one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed. Sham
(The
Godolphin Arabian) was a golden red stallion who was born in the Sultan of
Morocco's stables. On his heel he had a small white spot, the symbol of
speed, but on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. The book tells the
story of his life full of cruel masters and owners, despite his wonderful
pedigree. Sham's mute friend, the stableboy Agba, accompanies him on his
adventures from the Sahara to France, and then finally England.
Marguerite Henry has written several classic books about horses, with this
one being no exception. King of the Wind was awarded the John
Newbery Medal for the most
distinguished contribution to American literature for children (I am
unsure
of the year). The
paperback copy I own is accompanied by wonderful illustrations by Wesley
Dennis. I
thoroughly enjoyed this book, and have read it again several times. It is
an
excellent story, and is definately worth re-reading.
I especially liked it because it is different
from the majority of mainstream horse books out there. The plot and style
the story is told in is interesting and original. If you haven't
already, I highly recommend you read it!
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Name: Archer
Email: archer@cvmail.cl
Rating: 4
Comments: Hey!!!!
This is really a great book. I also have the paperback
edition on my shelf and it's classiefied as one of my favourites. It easy
to read, I would say from 12-14/15 years, after that it becomes very easy
but still fascinating. It's a real interesting adventure and once you
start you really don't want to leave it.Another fact is that Sham (the
horse) is one of sires of the Thoroughbred , so it's all kind of history.
I really recomend this book to anyone, it's a classic.If you can see the
movie (after reading the book). It's nearly the same and it's quite like
you imagined it as you read the book.
Name: Christina
Email: christiniaerikawhite@yahoo.com
Rating: 5
Comments: This is a very good book. I escpecially liked in the end
when Agba let him out of his stall and he... oops, well, you will just
have to read the book to find out what happened! This book is great for
anyone who likes horses or like reading about them.
Name: Jamie Smith
Email: jamsmhorse@yahoo.com
Rating: 5
Comments: "KING OF THE WIND" is definitely a classic story by
Marguerite
Henry. She was one of my all-time favorite horse story writers.
Even though the main character in the book, Agba, is fictional,
Ms. Henry writes the story in such a way that he seems real, and
you are rooting for him throughout the story. The only sad part
is that Sham never got to race. I have a copy of the book, and one
of the best parts of the book are the beautiful illustrations by Wesley
Dennis. If you can get a hardbound edition of the book, some of the
pictures are in full color and are absolutely breathtaking!
Name: Emmie
Email: Emedoodle@aol.com
Rating: 5
Comments: This is one of my favorite horse books! Marguerite Henry
really makes you feel like you actually follow Sham and Agba through their
hard like then feel their joy in the end. This book really deserves all
the awards its gotten!
Name: Katie Anne
Email: shecalledwildfire@yahoo.com
Rating: 5
Comments: This is a great book. It is very well written, and glues
you to the pages. It has several places where I cried, and I am not a
teary-eyed person! I have read the book 3 or 4 times, and I am still not
tired of it!
Name: Candy Troxel
Email: Candy19801@aol.com
Rating: 5
Comments: I read this book when I was a child and loved it. She is
a great writer of horse stories. She makes you feel like you are there
living it right along with the horse! I have the hard cover one and the
pictures are great.
Name: Stephanie
Email: Luvmychocodoxie1@Aol.com
Rating: 5
Comments: King of the Wind was an excelent book! I love
Marguerite Henry's books! If you love horses a lot, I highly recomend this
book! You should also read: Stormy, Misty's foal, and Sea Star, Orphan of
Chincoteague! Thank you!
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