Why read King of the Wind?

Book cover of King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian

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He was named "Sham" for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds, Sham's pedigree would…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked King of the Wind as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Caroline Akervik

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This book is a novel by Marguerite Henry, based on the true story of the Godolphin Arabian, one of the founding stallions of the Thoroughbred breed. The story follows the journey of Sham, an Arabian horse, and his caretaker Agba, from the stables of the Sultan of Morocco to the streets of London. Agba remains loyal to Sham through many trials and tribulations until his true value is recognized.

I grew up on a horse farm, have ridden horses since I was a little girl, and spent many years training and competing dressage horses. People become equestrians because of the…

From Caroline's list on animals and their people connection.

M.J. Evans

Author

I grew up reading horse stories. I think they might have been the only books I read for a time.

I loved all of Marguerite Henry’s books but King of the Wind was my favorite. This story is about one of the Arabian horses who became a foundation breeding horse for what became the thoroughbred. His groom is a young mute boy who travels with him and became my inspiration for Teodor in my book.

From M.J.'s list on horses that teens will love.