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

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

The legendary history of thoroughbred heritage is artfully depicted alongside a tale of remarkable friendship between a boy and his horse in this classic story that won the Newbery Medal, now in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition.

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 be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners.

This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France, and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior thoroughbred. Sham's speed--like his story--has become legendary.

This beloved story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

Marguerite Henry wrote renowned horse stories including King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy: Misty's Foal, which are all available in Aladdin paperback editions. Wesley Dennis was well known for his collaborations with novelist Marguerite Henry on illustrations. They collaborated on sixteen books.

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ISBN 13	9781416927860
ISBN 10	1416927867
Title	King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
Author	Henry
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Year published	2006-12-01
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.