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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 as swift as the desert winds, Sham’s proud 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.
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"Marguerite Henry's stories about horses are timeless, and as a child, I devoured any one of her books that I could get my hands on. This book is great for young readers, and teaches one about perseverance, trust, and hope. A fictionalized account of a true story, it is a book that every young horse lover should have in their library."
— Georgi (5 out of 5 stars)
King of the Wind Listener Reviews
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Kari Rettig, 7/10/2019
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" This was one of my favorite books as a child. I loved stories about horses. "
— Barbara, 2/17/2014 -
" So sad but I read and reread this so many times! "
— Leandra, 2/14/2014 -
" a story about horses and racing "
— Theresa, 2/12/2014 -
" This is probably one of the best horse stories I have read. It was really easy reading and didn't get bogged down with a lot of "touchy feely fake emotion" stuff. I really enjoyed it! "
— Claudine, 2/11/2014 -
" This book is exciting and thrilling. It is about a boy named Agba with his horse Sham when they get sent it Londan. When they arrive Sham is very skinny and nobody wants him except as a cart carrier. "
— Autumn, 2/9/2014 -
" when i was younger i LOVED any book that had to do with horses and this was one of my favorites! i deffinately recommend this to everyone out there who loves horse books as much i do :] "
— Bilboislove, 2/6/2014 -
" I grew up riding horses and this is a true story about the horse I grew up riding's great grand father. King of the Wind. He could run like the wind but it is quite an adventure before he and his life time stable boy sham was able to show just how fast he could run. Great heart warming story! "
— Cami, 1/31/2014 -
" It's been a long time since I've read this book but I remember really liking it. "
— Elizabeth, 1/20/2014 -
" a childhood favorite (i remember it some 35 years later) "
— Janie, 1/20/2014 -
" I read and re-read this as a kid. "
— Valerie, 12/31/2013 -
" Have always enjoyed these books and have read them several times from childhood to adult - age doesn't matter. A joy to slip into this wonderful world. "
— Stormy, 12/26/2013 -
" i loved this book when i was in probably fourth grade! so many good memories. . . "
— Aria, 11/18/2013 -
" I loved this book as a kid and now as an adult its still good. I read this to my sons a chapter at at time for bedtime stories and they really liked it too (even though "we don't like horses"). They always wanted to me keep reading 'just one more chapter to find out what happens to Sham!' "
— Evelyn, 11/18/2013 -
" Pretty good book. I always love horses. "
— Jessica, 11/9/2013 -
" Loved this book when I was a kid -- read it over and over! "
— Chad, 5/30/2013 -
" Reminded me of why I liked horse books as a kid. My third grade teacher read us Misty. "
— Maria, 5/12/2013 -
" I loved this book when I was a young girl. I thought the horse was amazing and the boy who took care of it, even more so. "
— Kyrie, 4/3/2013 -
" I loved this book as a young girl!! "
— Nan, 4/2/2013 -
" Best horse book I've ever read. The Arabian history is enchanting :) "
— Krista, 1/26/2013 -
" I found this book rather depressing. It was ok I guess but it just didn't do anything for me. "
— Mindy, 10/6/2012 -
" Excellent family audiobook for a road trip! "
— Jessica, 9/25/2012 -
" I still remember this vividly from when I read it as a child, pure magic :) "
— Fiona, 6/2/2012 -
" Another multiple-read as a youngster. Never tired of it. "
— Leesa, 5/28/2012 -
" the best horse book of all time and it helps that its a true story ;) "
— Grace, 2/2/2012 -
" I read it as a kid I need to read it again. "
— Mandy, 10/26/2011 -
" It's suppoesed to be for little kids..i got lost a few times :P it's wasn't the best horse story I read but it was good "
— GracieMakasie, 5/1/2011 -
" Can't quite remember it. It's been a long time since I read it last. "
— Maigan, 4/23/2011 -
" Does anyone write horse stories like Marguerite Henry? No library is without horse lovers and I think her work is timeless if you can convince kids to look past the dated covers. For younger kids, these would work well if an adult would read them to them. "
— Lisa, 4/6/2011 -
" I read it, but I don't like horse stories all that much, so I don't remember much about it, nor was I terribly impressed by it.<br/> "
— M., 2/23/2011 -
" I read this when I was a kid, and just read it again after watching "Secretariat". It is still just as good a story now as it was then. A must-read for every horse lover. "
— Chris, 2/20/2011 -
" I read this book countless times as a horse-crazy child. Like most Henry books, the writing is well done and the story more than a mere horse-crazy tale. This is a true classic. "
— Laura, 2/12/2011 -
" I still have my copy from when I was a child. "
— Claudia, 1/28/2011 -
" This book is exciting and thrilling. It is about a boy named Agba with his horse Sham when they get sent it Londan. When they arrive Sham is very skinny and nobody wants him except as a cart carrier. "
— Autumn, 1/24/2011 -
" I still think this is one of the best "horse" books ever. The illustrations of Arabian horses will take your breath away. "
— Darby, 1/5/2011 -
" I enjoyed reading this book again...almost 30 years later. I'm such a horse lover and it was my fondest dream for so many years to be a horse racing jockey, so this book is especially meaningful. Its also sad, a couple times I had to hold back the tears while reading it to the kids. They loved it. "
— Jen, 12/26/2010 -
" one of those books that you will never forget. every child should own a copy. "
— Mishka, 12/22/2010
About Marguerite Henry
Marguerite Henry is the author of the popular Horseshoe Library, which includes such titles as Misty of Chincoteague; Stormy, Misty’s Foal; Brighty of the Grand Canyon; and King of the Wind.
About David McCallum
David McCallum is a Scottish-born actor of television, film, and stage. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made a dozen movies in the United Kingdom before his critically acclaimed work in Billy Budd brought him more attention. For his many years in television, he is best known for his role as Illya Kuryakin in the series The Man from U.N.C.L.E., which ran from 1964 to 1968, and his present role as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in the series NCIS. His stage credits include three Broadway plays, for which he earned a nomination for a Drama Desk Award for his role in The Philanthropist. His film work includes the 1963 release of The Great Escape and nominations for several awards. He has provided voice work for television, cinema, and video games. His audiobook narration includes a dozen books, through which he earned AudioFile Earphones Awards and two Audie Awards.