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By: Marguerite Henry

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  • CategoryFiction
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Pages176
  • Published1948
  • File size6.5 MB
  • FormatPDF
  • ISBN9780027436297

Key ideas from the book

  • The story follows Sham, a stallion whose speed is marked by a small white spot on his heel.
  • Sham and the stable boy Agba travel from Morocco through France to England.
  • Sham’s proud pedigree does not protect him from cruel treatment by owners and masters.
  • The narrative connects Sham with the legacy of the Godolphin Arabian and Thoroughbred bloodlines.

About King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry

Marguerite Henry’s classic story follows Sham, a golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco’s stables, and Agba, the stable boy who becomes his friend. Though Sham is swift, his pedigree is scorned by the owners and masters he encounters.

Their adventures carry them from the Sahara to the royal courts of France and then to England, where Sham becomes known as the Godolphin Arabian. The story may appeal to readers who enjoy horse fiction and tales centered on the bond between a horse and a human companion.

About Marguerite Henry

Marguerite Henry (1902–1997) was an American writer best known for children’s books inspired by animals and real events. Raised in Milwaukee, she began writing stories as a child and went on to create vivid tales of horses and the people who cared for them. Her best-known books include *Misty of Chincoteague*, *King of the Wind*, *Justin Morgan Had a Horse*, and *Brighty of the Grand Canyon*. *King of the Wind* received the 1949 Newbery Medal. Henry’s work reflects her fascination with animals,…

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