Newbery Medal Winner
King of the Wind
by Marguerite Henry
Summary
Marguerite Henry traces the life of Sham, a golden Arabian stallion, and the mute stable boy Agba who devotes himself to the horse. Their journey carries them from Morocco to the court of France and finally to England, where Sham becomes the ancestor of many great racehorses. The novel celebrates loyalty between human and animal while dramatizing the real history of the Godolphin Arabian, one of the three founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed.
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Historical Context & Significance
The book was illustrated by Wesley Dennis, Henry's frequent collaborator, and remains one of her best known horse stories alongside Misty of Chincoteague.